Artist-in-Residence
Diane Briones Williams
October -January 2026
“I often immerse myself in multiple projects, working in isolation for weeks at a time. While this deep focus is essential to my practice, it can also feel daunting and disconnected from the world. That’s why I’m excited for the opportunity to create new work in a dedicated space that fosters community, diversity, and openness. An environment where collaboration and shared experiences can inspire fresh perspectives and meaningful connections.”
-Diane Briones Williams, Fall 2025 AiR
Artist Statement:
Diane Briones Williams is a Filipinx interdisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, CA, whose research-based practice investigates colonial legacies and the enduring impacts of empire. Rooted in historical and cultural frameworks, Williams explores the complexities of Filipino identity and heritage. Her work incorporates materials imbued with history, weaving together salvaged and donated items from family, friends, and immigrant communities. Through her art, Williams recontextualizes these materials to create works that embody shared, non-linear narratives of the colonized; stories often obscured or erased. Her practice addresses the loss and destruction of indigenous cultures, reclaiming fragments of memory to underline collective and reconstituted histories.
