William T. Williams' works of art are celebrated for their large-scale, vibrant, colorful and geometric compositions. Central to the visual feast are the large concentric circles and undulating, intersecting lines in his paintings, akin to what is known as a "diamond in the box" pattern.

This recurring motif in Williams' works echoes the prevalent shape incorporated in quilts made by women in his North Carolina community during his childhood.

The diamond is also a metaphor for the use of confined spaces as a launching point from which to create abstract works, whether a quilt or a painting, that is accessible to various audiences and resonates widely.

Of equal and further influence on Williams' oeuvre is jazz music and its improvisational qualities.

Williams said his work as an abstrac

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