Pete Williams
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Pete (Murgatroyd) Williams is a multi-media illustrator.
His work has been commissioned by various local and international clients such as Doubleday & Cartwright (New York) Redbull (LA) or A side (Cornwall).
Winner of the Cheltenham Illustration Prize, commissioned artist for Inland Festival and resident at Falmouth A.I.R.
His research interest is in defining new areas for illustration to infiltrate; performing live interactive drawing events at festivals and exhibitions across Cornwall, London, Brighton and Berlin.
In taking a broader abstract view of modern illustration he includes music and video within his practice. His music has been played on BBC introducing and NTS.
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Qualifications
Qualifications
| Year | Qualification | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | BA Hons Graphic Art & Design | Leeds Metropolitan University |
| 2012 | MA Illustration Authorial Practice | Falmouth University |
Honors and awards
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Cheltenham Illustration Award
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Research Interests
Research interests and expertise
- AI and Authorship
- Illustration as Perfromance
- Critical Theory
- Interactvie design
- Multiplayer narrative practice
- derivative artworks
Professional Engagement
Engagement with professional associations and societies
- Member of 'The New Centre for Research & Practice' since 2018
