artist’s bio

Since 2023, Gilda Williams’ main activity is a fabric- and stitching-based studio practice, focusing on Modernist traditions of abstract art, often imagined in textiles and other untraditional media including vinyl, decals, masking tape, mohair, silk and recycled fabrics.

the cover series – foliage curtains – works 2023-25

For some three decades prior, Williams worked as an art critic, principally as London contributor to Artforum (2005-23) and MFA Senior Lecturer  at Goldsmiths College, University of London (2008-23). Full bio here.

First day in the studio, February 2023