William Poe
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Artist Statement
I am an artist based in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. My work reflects the rhythms and textures of the natural world — rock faces, lichen, weathered surfaces — while exploring emotional depth through color, gesture, and layering. I’m fascinated by how time and growth leave their mark on the landscape and aim to capture that sense of organic complexity in my paintings.
My creative process is intuitive. I begin with an image or gesture, but the physical qualities of the paint and materials often inspire surprising new directions.
My process is fluid, entering into dialogue with the work as it progresses. Ambiguity is central to my work — I want the viewer to feel both recognition and mystery, grounded yet free to apply their own imagination to the work.
I’ve studied both art and anthropology, and that background informs my approach to texture, form, and meaning. My goal is not to impose a narrative but to create a visual and emotional space where the viewer can find their own meaning. My work reflects a search for transcendence through unresolved tension and bittersweet beauty.
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