Published Dec. 20, 2018
In her corner of the artists studio at the University of Louisiana Monroe in Stubbs
Hall, Jazzmine Williams has a wonderful space that’s both neat and creatively messy.
There are impressive examples of her talent in painting and ceramics.
Jazzmine Williams is a senior at ULM.
“I'm a senior and I study ceramics, also known as pottery. I also received a talent
grant from the art program this year for my artwork,” said Williams, who will graduate
in the spring.
Even with ceramics as her concentration, Williams has won an impressive award for
her painting.
“For her recent accomplishments in painting she placed second in the national 2018
Annual Art Competition by Artist Magazine, a respected publication, for the category
‘Interior Still Life,’” said Cliff Tresnor, Art Program Coordinator, in the ULM School
of Visual and Performing Arts.
Williams’ 11-by-14 inch oil on canvas is entitled “12:45 PM.” Her artist’s statement
published with the painting in Artist Magazine states, “My subject for this painting
was an interior study at my college. This point of view is from inside my college’s
computer lab — I stay close to the door. It’s memorable to me because I always stay
in that room throughout the day to study for other classes.”
Working so well in two disciplines shows Williams’ versatility and skill.
“I like learning different ways of being an artist. You have to study color, study
perspective and proportions, and composition, if it's 2D work,” she said. “Mixing
clay at the perfect consistency, knowing what tools to use for sculpting, making measurements,
if it's 3D work. It's very busy being an artist, but I enjoy expanding my knowledge
to improve my abilities.”
In speaking about her art, Williams said, “My personal work is colorful and dynamic.
What I like most about my art is creating a mood with action and/or color. Whether
it is from my ceramic work, my drawings, or my paintings. It doesn't matter what medium
I use; I like to create things that are fun to look at.”
For Williams, she may gain inspiration during the process, but she leaves little to
chance.
“It's easier to plan before painting than just making art in general. That way I won't
forget what I wanted to create. Sketchbooks are pretty useful for that,” she said.
