Donel Williams
These marks were made in a room that smelled of stale urine
and fresh tears.
An existence reduced down to two stokes of an ink pen.
I guided his left hand, the hand that still functioned
after the stroke.
We made this mark, together?
I made this mark for him.
Anthony Marshall
Owens
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Donel Williams is a multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, CA. His work investigates a personal identity shaped by a strong relationship with an elderly stepfather, the most prominent figure in his life. Williams explores the lasting effects of observing his stepfather’s battle with aging and illness and their personal impact in both mental and physical spaces.