Bio
From Wilmington, North Carolina, William Creel is a traditional oil painter visualizing the queer closet. His paintings explore the tension between an inner flamboyancy and the conservative environment of his Southern upbringing. He pays homage to the old masters of the Baroque period with his use of dramatic lighting and color. Williams use of fabrics serves as a dual expression— creating both a sacred holiness and marginalizing concealment in the same breath.
He has received an Associate of Fine Arts from Cape Fear Community College and is continuing his education at Maryland Institute College of Art. William commenced his art career by winning "Best in Show" at the Wilma W. Daniels Galleries' 2024 Student Juried Exhibition. Now based in Baltimore, Maryland, William is eager to see how new surroundings and opportunities will shape his stories.
Contact
Email: Will2005919@gmail.com
Instagram: @Murzartt