Charles E. Williams b. 1984
I Am IV, 2016
Oil on panel
24 x 24 in.
61 x 61 cm
61 x 61 cm
© Charles Edward Williams
Self portrait of artist contending with his fear of the ocean., Description: "Self-portrait of the artist in profile wearing goggles and arm floaties. Williams explores the nuances of his emotional relationship with water. In this series, he has created a visual journal, revealing a deep dive into the trauma regarding his Thalassophobia, or fear of the ocean. Williams survived almost drowning three times. He shares his thoughts and emotions associated with those incidents."
