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The Paintings of William Ward Beecher
William Ward Beecher, a leading exponent in the school of "Trompe
l'oiel," combines his skill in achieving an uncanny sense of dimension
with a meticulous technique and an earthy sensitivity that results in
works that do more than "deceive the eye".
He disclaims the mere tour de force of slick style and surface trickery
that result in an irresistible desire to "touch," (although he admits
to being secretly pleased when viewers do touch the surface to test".)
His paintings are simple and yet profound statements. Carefully chosen
symbols and a superb design sense lead the eye and provoke an emotional
response that grows and subtly changes with further observation.
Beecher's career effectively began with an exhibition in the 8th Air
Force (in which he served in World War II). Since then, the New York
born artist has shown from the Metropolitan Museum in New York - to the
San Francisco Palace Of The Legion Of Honor.
William Ward Beecher has shown, among many other shows (and numerous
One Man Shows) at:
The Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute
The Berkely Museum - Pittsfield, Massachusetts
The Hartford Atheneum - Hartford, Connecticut
The Oliver Wolcott Memorial Library - Litchfield, Connecticut
The Sharon Creative Arts Foundation
Kennedy Galleries, New York
Associated American Artists, New York
The Deck Gallery, Connecticut
Butler Galleries, New York
J & J Nicholas Galleries, San Francisco
Northwestern College, Winsted, Connecticut
He is represented in numerous public and private collections;
His work has also appeared editorially in:
House Beautiful
Family Circle
What's New (Abbot Labs)
The New York Times
Women's Day
Flair Magazine
and - innumerable drawings, sketches, lithographs, watercolors, etc.
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