Neil Williams: Distance

Distance captures the essence of post-colonial living presenting historical architectural remnants within pastoral landscapes that prompt viewers to ponder on the interplay between the past, present, and future. Through his figurative visual narratives, Williams invites us to contemplate the lives and memories that once inhabited these isolated structures, serving as poignant reminders of our collective ancestral heritage. By straddling the line between nostalgia and anticipation, his paintings evoke a sense of timelessness that transcends the boundaries between eras, amplifying the notion of physical and chronological distance and urging us to reflect on our fleeting existence within the larger continuum of history.