Philemona Williamson

Philemona Williamson’s narrative paintings explore the tenuous bridge between adolescence
and adulthood, encapsulating the intersection of innocence and experience at its most piercing
and poignant moment. The metaphorical images focus on the transitional period of
adolescence, when personal discovery and awareness collide with the force of worldly
knowledge. The lush color palette and dreamlike positioning of the figures ensures that their
vulnerabilities are seen as strengths and not as weaknesses.