By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current
Artist Isaiah (Zay) Williams, Rock Island, is shown by his painting titled “Fury and Peace,” which is included in a display of art work at RutabagA Studio and Gallery in downtown Geneseo. He explained the painting in the photograph was inspired by a scene from the movie “Creed II.”
Williams’ paintings are at RutabagA in observance of February being Black History Month.
In addition to being an artist, Williams is an actor, poet, activist, entrepreneur and designer.
He uses mostly acrylics in his paintings, but also uses a variety of mediums and styles including mixed media.
He added that he “believes God gave him a gift and he wants to use his gifts to not only create, but also inspire others around him.”
Also, in observance of Black History Month, Rutabaga has a collection of art work by Sharon Michaelsen and Joyce Mattan, Geneseo; and by Jeanne O’Melia, Princeton.
RutabagA Studio is open from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Photo by Claudia Loucks