William J. O'Brien Signe Ralkov “I see my works as

“I see my works as vignettes of an abstract

composed of simplified shapes

The New York Public Library

Initially engaged mostly with her own childhood memories

She questions what it means to have a body

William J. O'Brien Signe Ralkov “I see my works asChicago based artist William J. O'Brien's idiosyncratic and exuberant forms are born out of an improvised and intuitive studio practice, rich in material experimentation. In his work, OBrien explores the potential of a diverse range of media including paper, clay, textile, ceramic, steel, found objects and everyday materials. His artistic expression, which is grounded in drawing, reflects a broad range of cultural influences, including ethnography,