The work of Laguna, California artist BenWill (Benjamin Williamson) reflects the symbiotic ties between nature, culture and relationships. His passion lies in being an observer - of the natural, of people - as he captures the unique and the profound. A childhood spent in Curacao and Southern California as a surfer and motocross racer, and in travels throughout South America, fostered a love of natural spaces and interest in the commonality of cultural experience.

His love of painting began at the age of ten, winning numerous awards throughout his youth as he created images to describe his observations of the world around him. While working towards a Bachelor in Fine Arts degree, Benjamin brought a multi-media dimension to the local California art scene, coordinating art lectures and presentations throughout the community. It has always been Benjamin's belief that art is an important marker of culture and society - creating a means for reflection and discourse that fosters a re-thinking of the status quo.

Benjamin takes as his influence the works of the post-Impressionist, Expressionist, and Abstract Expressionist painters, such as Van Gogh, Munch, Kandinsky, and Rothko. However, the BenWill style is considered very unique - very one-of-a-kind. He fuses dramatic brushstrokes and multi-layered texturing with inventive color variations. He blends these elements to render the emotions and energy inherent within the external and internal spaces - creating a mood and evoking the imagination of the viewer. Benjamin believes that an artist must continually extend their works to reflect change and allow for continual growth. Thus, the works of BenWill reflect a consistent use of experimentation and exploration of form and composition.

The works of BenWill appear in hundreds of private and corporate collections throughout North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.

"I see my art as an inherent part of who I am. I do this work to express my thoughts, questions, and observations on canvas. Each of my paintings contains a variety of meanings with symbols and elements embedded to provoke the viewer's evolving observations. I am passionate that each work create a feeling and draws the curiosity of the observer." .-.Benjamin Williamson