Bill Walton

Bill Walton (1931-2010) was a multidisciplinary artist who created work in various mediums, including printmaking, sculpture, painting, and poetry, and was known as a subtle master. He often used materials that were not immediately recognizable, such as copper, lead, or iron, to create sculptures that looked like wood. He began making art in the mid-1950s, and was heavily influenced by the Neo-Dada movement, which emphasized the use of found materials and assemblage techniques. His sculptures often had a minimalist aesthetic, and were known for their subtle compositions that portrayed the American landscape, depicting small towns, rivers, streets, and the people closest to him. Walton’s works were tender like a memorial to people and places, which often reflected on the passage of time and the transformation of materials, such as in his Wisteria Series, which was made from a tree from his second wife's yard, and the Sweet Lou & Marie series, named after his friends. He did not date his work as he believed that the pieces were never truly finished.