Caroline (b. Paris) is a sculptor working in stone, plaster, and bronze.
By focusing both on carving techniques and on the properties of the different materials that she uses, she creates beautiful, tranquil compositions that defy our expectation and challenge our perception of the materials employed.
Caroline’s sculptures are inspired by classical paintings from the 16th to the 19th century, from Titian, to Rubens to Leighton. She replicates the gestures of the figures by transcribing first into fabric, and then into alabaster, marble, limestone, bronze or plaster the movement of the air visible through the draperies that animate these works.
Caroline developed a painting practice while working as a toy designer, acquiring perspective, construction skills and an interest in colour theory. She then moved into ceramics while living in Hong Kong, taking up two residencies in Jingdezhen, China, developing her understanding of shape, volume and space. This body of knowledge and skill informed her eventual move into sculpture, joining the Graduate Diploma programme at City and Guilds of London Art School, where she was awarded a distinction 2 years in a row.
Soon after her graduation in 2024, Caroline’s work was selected for a group show at Bowman Sculpture Gallery, followed earlier this year by a solo show with the Crème Fraîche Program. Caroline’s works have been acquired by private collectors in the US and UK.
Caroline (née à Paris) est sculptrice et travaille la pierre, le plâtre et le bronze.
En se concentrant à la fois sur les techniques de sculpture et sur les propriétés des différents matériaux qu'elle utilise, elle crée de magnifiques compositions empreintes de sérénité qui déjouent nos attentes et interrogent notre perception des matériaux employés.
Les sculptures de Caroline s'inspirent de la peinture classique du XVIe au XIXe siècle, de Titien à Rubens en passant par Leighton. Elle reproduit les gestes des figures en transcrivant d'abord dans le tissu, puis dans l'albâtre, le marbre, le calcaire, le bronze ou le plâtre, le mouvement de l'air perceptible à travers les drapés qui animent ces œuvres.
Caroline a développé une pratique picturale tout en travaillant comme créatrice de jouets, acquérant ainsi des compétences en perspective et en construction, ainsi qu'un intérêt pour la théorie des couleurs. Elle s'est ensuite tournée vers la céramique lors de sa vie à Hong Kong, effectuant deux résidences à Jingdezhen, en Chine, où elle a approfondi sa compréhension de la forme, du volume et de l'espace. Ce bagage de connaissances et de compétences l'a conduite à se consacrer à la sculpture, en intégrant le programme de diplôme d'études supérieures de la City and Guilds of London Art School, où elle a obtenu la mention « Très bien » deux années de suite.
Peu après l'obtention de son diplôme en 2024, les œuvres de Caroline ont été sélectionnées pour une exposition collective à Bowman Sculpture Gallery, suivie d'une exposition personnelle dans le cadre du programme Crème Fraîche, en Septembre 2025. Les œuvres de Caroline font partie de collections privées aux États-Unis et au Royaume-Uni.
Artistic Discipline
Primary Medium: Stone sculpture.
Secondary Medium: Bronze and plaster/jesmonite sculpture.
Solo Shows
2025 “Caroline Wiliams”, Crème Fraiche Program, London.
2014 Charity Gala "Stop Human trafficking", Hong Kong.
2014 Kee club, Hong Kong.
Group Shows
2025 Wimbledon Arts Fair, London.
2024 Graduate group show, Bowman Sculpture Gallery, London.
2024 Graduate group show, Crème Fraiche program, London.
2024 Degree show at CGLAS, London.
2023 Foundation show at CGLAS, London.
2015 Bank art fair, Hong Kong.
2013 Asia Contemporary Art Fair, Hong Kong.
2012 "Trio", Hong Kong.
Residencies
2009 & 2012 Pottery Workshop, Jingdenzhen, China.
Awards/Grants
2024 Distinction Graduate diploma, City and Guilds of London Arts School, London.
2023 Distinction Foundation Year at CGLAS, London.
2022 Shortlisted for the Royal Academy Summer exhibition, London.
2021 Special recognition award by Light Space and Time online Gallery, London.
2024 Shortlisted for the final interview to QEST grant.
Education
2023 –2024 Graduate diploma at CGLAS. Specializing in bronze and stone carving.
2022 – 2023 Foundation Year at CGLAS, with distinction. Specializing in installation and sculpture in bronze and plaster.
1999 – 2001 French BTS (HND) in Product Design.
1997 – 1999 Foundation year in Graphic and Design.
Work Experience
2024 Creation of my own company Caro, sculptor in stone, plaster and bronze, London.
2007 – 2018 Ceramicist, Hong Kong.
1999 – 2007 Toy Designer in Paris for Apache Ltd and in Hong Kong for Kaloo Ltd.
Articles
2024
- Article by Robert Merry in Stone specialist winter 2024 publication, p16-17, titled "Future Stars"
- https://artplugged.co.uk/lee-sharrock-talks-with-artists-bowman-sculptures-graduate-show/
- https://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Caroline-Berthelot-Williams-/49628301DC9AE44D
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBwB2hdISB8/
- https://www.meer.com/en/84209-bowman-sculpture-gallery-graduate-exhibition
- https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/caroline-berthelot-williams-attends-a-private-view-of-news-photo/2181801290
2023
- Teen World of Arts, https://teenworldarts.com/magazine/guest-artist-caroline-williams
- UAL awarding body, https://www.arts.ac.uk/partnerships/ual-awarding-body/stories/a-foundation-diploma-in-art-and-design-q-and-a-with-city-and-guilds-of-london-art-school