OSHUN WILLIAMS

Acrylic and mixed media, chenille patches, embroidered patches, oil pastels on canvas
48 × 72 inches

Artist Note:
This piece depicts a family gathering inside a carport, a place where tradition is practiced. Each individual represents both the past and present of a family legacy. The towels draped over the shoulders of the men symbolize the passage of manhood and the values that are passed from one generation to the next.

OSHUN WILLIAMS

Acrylic and mixed media, chenille patches, found objects, oil pastels on canvas
36 × 36 inches

Artist Note:
A quite moment of care, memory, and belonging. The artist captures the intimacy of family life, where love, nourishment, and legacy are shared across generations. In this season of gathering and reflection, the work serves as gentle reminder of what truly sustains us.

OSHUN WILLIAMS

Acrylic and mixed media, chenille patches, embroidered patches, oil pastels on canvas
36 × 36 inches

Artist Note:
This painting depicts a family gathered around the table getting ready to enjoy a Sunday meal together. The up-cycled hats throughout the piece add cultural context and substance to the story being told. The patchwork represents finding a way through hard times and striving to create a better life. At the head of the table, the father is looked to for clarity, guidance, and leadership.

OSHUN WILLIAMS

Acrylic and mixed media, chenille patches, found objects, embroidered patches, oil pastels, newspaper on canvas
48 × 72 inches

OSHUN WILLIAMS

Acrylic and mixed media, chenille patches, oil pastels, embroidered patches, newspaper on canvas
40 × 30 inches

OSHUN WILLIAMS

Acrylic and mixed media, chenille patches, oil pastels, embroidered patches, newspaper on canvas
40 × 30 inches

Artist Note:
This piece speaks on a time when cities like Detroit, Flint, and Pontiac were thriving for Black individuals working in automotive plants like General Motors. These jobs created opportunities for Black families to enter the middle class, build successful lives, and provide for future generations. Community was strong and deeply rooted, creating neighborhoods where families could grow, connect, and support one another.

OSHUN WILLIAMS

Acrylic and mixed media, chenille patches, embroidered patches, oil pastels, newspaper on canvas
48 × 72 inches

OSHUN WILLIAMS

Acrylic and mixed media, chenille patches, found objects, oil pastels on canvas
36 × 36 inches

Artist Note:
This painting speaks on how Black America can sometimes be victims of the same issues of those who came before them or a “Generational Curse”. Generational Curses are repeated patterns of trauma or bondage passed down through family lines, creating cycles that can be difficult to break. The work reflects on the idea that systems have been established to control the narrative of misrepresented individuals in Black America. It is a reflection on inherited struggles, survival, and the effort to create a different path for future generations.

OSHUN WILLIAMS

Acrylic and mixed media, chenille patches, oil pastels, newspaper on canvas
20 × 20 inches

Artist Note:
This piece speaks on the relationship of a father being separated from his daughters. The fan represents time being lost and the generational cycle of absence, demonstrating the idea that “times waits for no one.” As the children sit and wait for someone to arrive, the mood is nostalgic and gives the feeling that the artist has been here before.

OSHUN WILLIAMS

Acrylic and mixed media, chenille patches, oil pastels, newspaper on canvas
12 × 12 inches