Since the early 1960

Since the early 1960s, Franklin Williams has maintained an idiosyncratic approach to art-making, creating intricately constructed sculptures, paintings, and works on paper using a range of techniques, including stitching yarn and crochet thread directly into his supports. Influenced by household craft traditions and historical styles of ornament, Williams’s deeply personal work—rich with material and conceptual experimentation—addresses elemental themes of sexuality and desire, fantasy and reality, life and death. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Swipe through for a sneak peek at several of his works in the solo exhibition presented by @Parker.Gallery in our Online Viewing Rooms. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. ‘Untitled’ (1968), acrylic, polyurethane, yarn and crochet thread on canvas stuffed with cotton batting ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. ‘Climax of Passion’ (1975), acrylic and crochet thread on paper, mounted to canvas ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. ‘Untitled’ (1965), acrylic, graphite, crochet thread and yarn on canvas stuffed with cotton, batting, wooden support ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4. ‘Yellow Apron’ (1970), acrylic on canvas with crochet thread and painted nails ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 5. ‘The King's Chamber’ (1973), acrylic and yarn on paper and canvas, with sewn fabric ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 6. ‘Sixteen Sweet Moments’ (1972), acrylic, crochet thread and fabric on canvas — Online Viewing Rooms: • VIP preview: June 17-18 • Public days: June 19-26 • Visit artbasel.com/OVR #artbaselOVR — #franklinwilliams #parkergallery #sculptures #artcollector