For more than forty years William Quinn has continually surprised us with newly invented images, not through a quest for novelty but through his naturally creative gifts. By the time of his graduation in 1953 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Quinn was already a master of his craft.

Early on, Quinn’s artistic vision was judged unique and mature. His achievement as an artist is best understood as a synthesis of his outlook on life and art, his American roots, and his European experiences. He forged these elements into an artistic style which he has developed with great integrity and steadfastness.