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william III has always illustrated a wide range of subject matter.  the following works are examples of topics other than those partitioned in other categories.
         
Las Gothic Mona Recamier by artist, William III
las gothic mona recamier
30" x 40" mixed media on 3/4" gallery wrapped stretched canvas | created in 2022
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This particular painting was created specifically for an Art Competition and and open Call for Entries. The exhibit asked artists to select one of the following Master Works to remix:

Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez (1656)
Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci (1503 – 1519)
American Gothic by Grant Wood (1930)
Portrait of Madame Récamier by Jacques-Louis David (1800)

As such, the artists were asked to Reinterpret a selected scene to reflect today’s society, reflecting on the changes between society when the works were created and now. This painting is actually a combination of all four pieces, creating it's own observations of society past and present. The classical background is that of Las Meninas, however with new characters adorning Diego's chamber. Obviously the main focal point is a contemporary spin of the Portrait of Madame Recamier; with this modern day socialite being seated on the opposite side of the sofa, in a more proactive pose with modern day attire. In the corner, you will find the American Gothic couple, symbolizing past generations looking on in disapproval as they stand in front of perhaps one of the most historic images of woman . . the Mona Lisa.

Unfortunately, and with great frustration, this particular entry was refused by the exhibit committee as they felt it was it was too provocative for their particular venue unless considerable length would be added to the female figure's shorts . . . a request that was refused as a matter of artistic principal. As such, this painting was withdrawn from that particular competition and is now being made available to the public for their acceptance. Hopefully she is greeted with a greater respect for this artistic interpretation and forward thinking.

Also, as a sidenote, the price of this painting was set at the exact value of the total purse of the very exhibit it was created but ultimately omitted.

“Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak
just because a baby can't chew it.”  ― Mark Twain 
         
Time Cyclist by William III
time cyclist
30" x 40" mixed media on 1 1/2" gallery wrapped stretched canvas | created in 2016
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People's Choice AwardThis piece was created for a national call for entries for 'Balance: a juried exhibition of the life and art of all things bicycle'.  Upon conclusion of the exhibit, 'Time Cyclist' won People's Choice Award.

The Mayflower Arts Center Executive Director, Lisa Bauer and Artist/Co-Curator, Timothy Wells revealed the artwork/artist selections for the Balance Exhibit on April 15, 2017. Artwork was selected from entries received from local, regional, and national artists.


"Congratulations to William Smith and his "Time Cyclist" mixed media artwork! He was awarded our #PeoplesChoiceAward for most votes received by the public during our #BalanceExhibit. The exhibit is open until June 24, 2017." - Mayflower Arts Center

The selections are as follows:
1st Place: Bicycle Tire Apron #2 - Anita Cooke, New Orleans, Louisiana
2nd Place: Nirvana - Shawna Hanel, Boise, Idaho
3rd Place: Summers on Camino Verde - Marcelina Gonzales, Brownsville, Texas
People's Choice: Time Cyclist - William Smith III, Troy, Ohio

Balance was a juried show of bicycle-based or themed 2D and 3D work—held in conjunction with Troy, Ohio’s 2017 Sculptures on the Square public art exhibit of Mexican artist Gilberto Aceves Navarro’s Las Bicicletas—and will be on display in the Mayflower Arts Center’s Lobby Gallery, May 1-June 24, 2017.
         
Balance by William III
balance
30" x 40" mixed media on 1 1/2" gallery wrapped stretched canvas | created in 2016
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Back Alley by William III
back alley
30" x 40" mixed media on 1 1/2" gallery wrapped stretched canvas | created in 2016
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CycleRealism by William III
cyclerealism
30" x 40" mixed media on 1 1/2" gallery wrapped stretched canvas | created in 2016
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