Artwork Title: Uriel means Angel
Artist: Neville Williams (2026) / © Arts Law Australia
Size: 122cm (H) x 92cm (W) x 4cm (D)
Media: Indelible ink, acrylic, collage on canvas (Framed)
I share here some facts about my Mother.
Uriel was both a very bright and striking lady in her personality, precise, methodical, accurate and a perfectionist. If something, anything was going to be done then it was done properly and completely. She lived by those standards. I as a matter of course was influenced by those standards.
To paint my Mother in a loose “free spirited” expressionist way would not be a true reflection of her though her life has been full of colour and vibrancy. She most certainly lived it. Uriel was usually the life of the party.
Uriel's name comes from one of the “Archangels” in The Bible. I wouldn’t though describe my Mother as a religious person. She certainly did though respect the value of life - hers, everyone and everything around her. There was a dignity and reserve about Uriel.
Mum treated others with a kindly respect even though there were those who don’t necessarily deserve it. In that Australian way she is an encourager of the underdog. In fact she was a most appropriate example of a dying breed of Australian who’ll have a go and give others a go as well. No pretensions. What you saw was what you got - open and honest, friendly and genuinely warm.
She tried hard over her lifetime to do the best she could and succeeded. She most certainly took her responsibilities to her family very seriously and knew what the word commitment means.
Simple, happy, laughing and joyous are descriptives that filled her life being on this earth. Uriel was one of those people who was gifted with being truly interested in other people and it is was not unusual for complete strangers to share with her the story of their life within five minutes of meeting her. She loved talking and was an excellent conversationalist with those who met her path.
An ordinary person living an extraordinary life.
Shown (adjacent) are a few of the hundreds of "mandalas" hand coloured by Uriel. They can be seen in the background of her portrait.
Mum was loved by some, warmly liked by most and judged by those who don’t know themselves. But that happens to people who give off an unencumbered light.
Uriel knew that she was something good without being full of herself.
The love I have for her was earned through year upon year of unconditional giving on her part.
Uriel is a National Treasure and should be recognised and treated as such. She most certainly has earned the title of "elder". Neville ☺︎
