Lucy Williams: Beautiful, Perfect Things

We are delighted to present Lucy Williams' inaugural solo show, _Lucy Williams: Beautiful, Perfect Things_, at Miles McEnery Gallery. Williams' intricate architectural mixed-media collages teeter between realism and abstraction. Heavily inspired by the British modernist movement and Bauhaus architecture,Williams' scenes build worlds of splendid color, varied textures and an atmospheric sense of light. Each component is carefully conceived, with intentionally sourced materials that allude to historic references, female artist peers, and most recently, to previous works of her own.Williams shared that the works are "speaking to one another." Williams' process is thoughtful; consisting of color studies, woven textile tests, and color aid swatches. In the essay "Beautiful, Perfect Things," writer Emily McDermott explains that "the astounding beauty of Williams's work lies not only in the historically validated splendor of her chosen subject matter but also in the thought poured into and the precision applied to each and every one of her compositions, color palettes, and construction techniques." Although her practice involves careful planning, it also introduces an element of unexpected surprise, spontaneity, and play into her creation. This exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated printed catalogue with an essay by writer Emily McDermott.