William Stamos

My process of art making is intuitive, spontaneous, and trance-like - I will often “lose” myself and “find” myself at the same time.

The journey becomes the destination.

My belief is that art has the power to transform both the artist and the viewer, through a “transcendental alchemy”, towards a heightened awareness of the universe, and our place in it - a “cosmic connection” which gives our lives added depth and meaning.


BIO:

William Stamos has been painting and drawing for as long as he can remember. As a child attending church services, he was mesmerized by statues, paintings, and icons, seen through the haze of burning incense. In elementary school, he was inspired and excited by an art appreciation program that introduced him to the study of artists and art history. His continued interest in both science and spirituality informs his work. Born in Rockville Centre, Long Island, he grew up in central Pennsylvania, and has lived in Los Angeles, Ca., and New York City. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA from Penn State University. William has lived in Jersey City, NJ, since 1995.

Penn State University - University Park PA
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting & Drawing
Graduated with Highest Honors - 1994
Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg PA
Associate of Arts - Communication & the Arts
Graduated with Highest Honors - 1974

HONORS & AWARDS

Liquitex Emerging Artist of the Year:
Selected from an international competition of undergraduate & graduate art students, 1994

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Edwin R. Zoller Scholarship
Tuition-free semester awarded to painting majors of exceptional promise

RELATED ACTIVITIES

HIV Law Project Benefit Auction
Moti Hasson Gallery, New York NY

Clothesline Art Sale
Benefit sale for ABC No Rio, New York NY

Night of 1000 Drawings
Fundraising benefit for Artist’s Space, New York NY

Jersey City Artists Tour
Participation in annual studio / gallery art tour

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Mural
Permanent display on Penn State main campus

Mutli-Cultural Mural Project
Traveling exhibit of 5 student / faculty collaborative
murals sponsored by Penn State University

TRANSFORMATION
October 2023
Art 150 Gallery, Jersey City NJ
Group exhibit

RIGHT NOW
Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2022
Art 150 Gallery, Jersey City NJ
Group exhibit

SALON DES REFUSES
November 2021
Art 150 Gallery, Jersey City NJ
Group exhibit

RENAISSANCE: A REVIVAL
October 2021
Art House, Jersey City NJ
Group exhibit

PEOPLE-PLACE-DISRUPTION
April - May 2021
Nimbus Arts Center, Jersey City NJ
Group exhibit

COSMIC LOVE
October 4 - November 10, 2019
Drawing Rooms, Jersey City NJ
Group exhibit

14C ART FAIR
March 15 - 17, 2019
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Jersey City NJ
Group exhibit of international artists & galleries

SOMEWHERE OVER THE INTERCONNECTED RAINBOW
July 28 - August 12, 2017
Drawing Rooms, Jersey City NJ
Group exhibit

PIN IT UP
September 16 - October 9, 2016
Drawing Rooms, Jersey City NJ
Group exhibit

CONTEMPORARY HUDSON COUNTY
January 31 - March 8, 2016
The Dineen & Hull Gallery, Hudson County
Community College, Jersey City NJ
Group exhibit

THE BIG SMALL SHOW II
December 12, 2015 - February 6, 2016
Drawing Rooms,...