Isaiah Williams

About the Artist

My name is Isaiah Williams ,

As a muralist and painter, I make vibrant and meaningful paintings using a wide range of tools and techniques to bring my artwork to life. I make art that is meant to pull in the viewer. I'm drawn to painting landscapes, people, geometric shapes, and animals. It is important for me to tell a story in my work because I want to connect with people on a deeper level. As a self-taught artist I'm actively looking for ways to inspire the youth and bring the community closer together through my artistic expression. Art has always been a tool to challenge one’s way of thinking and inspire the next generation.

My art is intended to beautify a space while containing subliminal messages that aim to invoke deep thought within the viewer’s mind. I use a multitude of colors and textures behind every stroke for the purpose of leaving an everlasting impression. I use art as a portal to different realms in my imagination. Balancing my individuality with my Black identity is a part of the process of telling my own story. My body of work stretches all over Cleveland and the USA with over 70 murals. I am deeply inspired by many of the world-renowned artists before me and I plan to join their ranks. I sign most of my work by my Instagram name Starbeing.

Artist's Connection to the Mission

As a muralist and painter, I make vibrant and meaningful paintings using a wide range of tools and techniques to bring my artwork to life. I make art that is meant to pull in the viewer. I'm drawn to painting landscapes, people, geometric shapes, and animals. It is important for me to highlight stories in my work because I want to connect with people on a deeper level.  As a self-taught artist I'm actively looking for ways to inspire the youth and bring the community closer together through my artistic expression. Art has always been a tool to challenge one’s way of thinking and inspire the next generation.