Herb Williams: Beneath the Surface November 13, 2010

Herb Williams uses crayons, but not to draw. A sculptor by trade, Williams has perfected the art of turning tens of thousands of crayons at a time into recognizable sculptural forms. He explores a multitude of themes that allow him to turn his attention to issues of a more adult nature, including those involving social hierarchy, religion, and human fulfillment, while utilizing an art-making object generally associated with childhood. In the exhibition 'Beneath the Surface,' Williams brings his unique art-making abilities to CMA to imagine a new breed of fish that have specially adapted to life in the midst of man-made ecological disasters.