William Evertson

William Evertson

Lyme, CT

Printmaker working with large scale woodblocks. My work is influenced by history, myth, and folklore; recognizing and reinterpreting patterns.

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The Captivity of Prometheus 1/6
  • William Evertson
  • The Captivity of Prometheus, 2020
  • Woodblock
  • 42 x 31 in (106.68 x 78.74 cm)
  • Edition 1/6
  • From The Captivity of Prometheus
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'The Captivity of Prometheus' refers to his punishment in retaliation for stealing fire from the gods to deliver to humans. It speaks to the abuse of power by Autocrats, in this work, the mythological Zeus.​

Edition of 6 plus 2 artist proofs, 6 colors from 3 carved blocks.

Printed by the artist in Lyme, CT.

  • Subject Matter: mythology, political art

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