Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
The Multidisciplinary Vision of William T. Wiley William Thomas Wiley was an American artist whose creative practice spanned a vast array of media. His work included drawing, painting, sculpture, film, performance, and even pinball. As a member of the faculty at the University of California, Davis, he taught students such as Bruce Nauman and Deborah Butterfield. His artistic output was characterized by a unique approach that some have r
eferred to as funk art. Beyond the visual arts, Wiley was a singer and musician, collaborating with composer Efdemin on musical projects. His diverse body of work has been featured in numerous prestigious venues, including the Venice Biennial and the Whitney Biennial. He was also a dedicated printmaker, collaborating with various companies such as Landfall Press and Crown Point Press. In addition to his visual and musical pursuits, he…