Prince Duncan-Williams was born in Kumasi, Ghana and moved to the United States in 1982.  During a 1996 return visit to Ghana, his cousin introduced him to silk art creations. While Duncan-Williams, who majored in civil engineering, had no previous formal training in art, his cousin encouraged him to combine his life-long love of sketching with the exquisite art of silk creations. He has taken silk art to a whole new level by combining African and American culture, inspired by Picasso, Jazz Music, Native Art, Rhythm and Harmony.

Silk art creation is a complicated process in which a blended silk and rayon thread is arranged by hand and glued in rows.  The rows of thread work around in a spiral and, every so often, change direction, creating facets and patterns.  These contrasting flows of colorful thread enhance the texture and mood of each dazzling image.  There is no stitching involved; every piece is done entirely by hand, making each an original.  Depending on the size, a single creation requires between 60 to over 480 hours of labor.
Duncan-Williams’ work has been displayed in galleries such as the Venetian Hotel’s Getman Gallery, the Fashion Show Mall (Getman Gallery), the Time Gallery, and The Edge Contemporary.  He travels to fine art shows across the nation, where his silk art creations have garnered numerous awards.  His work continues to be admired and acquired by collectors from around the world.

Exhibitions

Sausalito Art festival, Sausalito, CA.
2006 (First place Prize Fiber)

Beverly Hills Affair in the garden, CA
2006 (Third Place Prize)

St George Art festival, St George, UT
2006 (First Place Prize)

Henderson Art Festival, Henderson, NV
2006 (Best of Show)

Boulder City Art Festival, Boulder City, NV
2005 (First Place Prize)

Thunderbird Artist Art Festivals, AZ
(Arizona and Colorado Shows)

Sandy Jewell’s Art Festivals, AZ
(Arizona and Nevada Shows)

Scottsdale Art Festival, Scottsdale, AZ.