William Artis

William Ellisworth Artis (February 2, 1914 – April 3, 1977) was an African American sculptor active from the Harlem Renaissance until his death. His favorite medium was clay for its ability to provide a broad range of expression. He dabbled in oil painting and, during the latter part of his life, began to focus on potting. His art style focused on representations of Black features and "figurative tradition".