The Connaught Identity

  • Greg Quinton
"As part of what the New York Times dubs the "New Antiquarian Movement," Williams leads viewers into the Victorian-inspired wilderness that she captures with the impassioned accuracy of John James Audubon's nature studies and the whimsy of illustrator John Tenniel of Alice in Wonderland fame. At the same time, her process and humorous use of color are distinctly modern. This combination makes Williams a natural fit for the Connaught redesign, which arrives just a year shy of its 200th anniversary. "The seamless mix of the old and modern styles has translated so well," Williams agrees. "It has flowed with great energy throughout." " Cool Hunting