Loud But Unreadable Coming to Headwater Arts Center

The Roxbury Arts Group is thrilled to welcome Pop Art painter William Waggoner for an exhibition of his work entitled Loud But Unreadable. William’s work is notable for its eye-catching compositions and bold use of colors, displaying a Pop Art and abstract style rich with enigmatic imagery and dynamic action. The opening reception for this captivating show will take place at the Headwaters Arts Center at 66 Main St. in Stamford, NY on Saturday March 16 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This reception is free and open to all, tickets are not required and everyone is encouraged to attend. 

Loud But Unreadable is a pared-down version of William Waggoner’s 2023 museum solo show 

Conditions Normal, featuring 20 Pop Art pieces in a smaller, more intimate gallery setting. The exhibit’s title comes from the Plain Language Radio Check lexicon, with “Loud And Clear” being the most familiar but there are more than two dozen other possible phrases. The dual designations refer to signal strength and transmission quality; “Loud But Unreadable” indicates the signal is strong but the message cannot be understood, an analogue for the often cryptic meanings behind William’s bold and colorful work.

Born and raised in central New Jersey, William Waggoner has been able to turn his self-taught talents for art into a sustainable career path when forays into other vocations proved unfulfilling. In addition to a fine arts career, William is the owner and creative director of Studio Alpha Design, a commercial arts design agency located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

The opening reception for Loud But Unreadable will be an exciting opportunity to see this dynamic show and meet the artist at the 66 Main St, Stamford, NY 12167 from 3:00 – 5:00, Saturday, March 16. The show will be on display during our regular hour thorough late April. William will also be joining us for two workshops on the process and creation of comics in early April. For more information about any of our events, please visit our website at roxburyartsgroup.org, or contact the Headwaters Arts Center at headwaters@roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607.214.6040