Amadi Williams is an artist whose work is deeply rooted in family history and the act of painting. Amadi explores the complexities of Blackness, family, and color through a multidisciplinary practice aimed at historicizing the stories of loved ones.

Living with a memory disorder, along with a family history of dementia and Alzheimer’s, profoundly influences Amadi's relationship with memory. To navigate this challenge, her family archive becomes essential for recalling and conveying narratives. When beginning a new painting, she often calls her grandmother to share stories that contextualize the figures being portrayed, enriching the work and anchoring memories in the narratives expressed.

She questions the truth of memory through abstraction, using geometric shapes to find a simple yet profound language that resonates with shared emotions. Thus creating an open space that invites viewers – especially family members – into a dialogue about their own feelings and recollections.