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Adrianne Williams

Large acrylic portrait painting featuring multiple generations of Black women and children with symbolic religious imagery against a bright yellow background.

Drawing

Visual Artist · BFA · Class of 2007

www.adriannewilliams.com/

Adrianne Williams is a multidisciplinary artist, working with themes of urban culture and the individual. Her paintings, installations and video works explore her Caribbean ancestry, while often highlighting ideas of pop culture and culture clash. Williams completed her BFA in Drawing at the Alberta University of the Arts in 2007. She has shown her work in Calgary, Edmonton, Italy and Spain.

Black Madonna 2026 Esplanade permanent collection
Nah Girl What I’m Saying Is…
Oretha 2026 Esplanade permanent collection
Ashta and Toya Acrylic on Canvas 2026

Adrianne Williams Work

Adrianne Williams Work Large acrylic portrait painting featuring multiple generations of Black women and children with symbolic religious imagery against a bright yellow background.
Black Madonna 2026
Esplanade permanent collection
Adrianne Williams Work Black-and-white portrait painting of two children engaged in conversation, emphasizing expression, connection, and communication.
Nah Girl What I’m Saying Is…
Adrianne Williams Work Portrait painting of a woman resting her head on her hand while seated indoors, rendered in muted neutral tones.
Oretha 2026
Esplanade permanent collection
Adrianne Williams Work Acrylic portrait painting of two young girls standing together in red and blue dresses against a vibrant blue background with stylized clouds.
Ashta and Toya Acrylic on Canvas
2026

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