In the South and Jesup Galleries
March 20 through April 5
Reception and Artist Talk: Wednesday, March 25, 6-8 pm, in the Trefz Forum; click here for more information.
(Reception kicks off at 6 pm, followed by an artist talk at 7 pm with Williams, Westport artist Miggs Burroughs, and fellow VersoFest 2026 artist Holly Danger.)
About the Exhibit
In The Westport Library's South and Jesup Galleries, Sean "Opus 1" Williams presents The SneakerVangelisT, an exhibit named after his self-proclaimed moniker in the sneaker world. These works are presented as part of VersoFest 2026, the Library's annual music and media festival and conference.
Sneakers are wearable art that serve both self expression and function simultaneously. Some sneaker models offer an ideal canvas for artistic expression, while others make the perfect muse.
This exhibit provides examples for both of these roles by showcasing unique “one of one” pieces. Some of sneaker culture’s most iconic and classic models are featured in an array of digital graphic-based works. Each piece is a statement piece that declares a love and appreciation for kicks.
About the Artist
Sean “Opus 1” Williams (also known as the SneakerVangelisT) is a multi-hyphenate creative born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is most notably known worldwide in the sneaker world as a consultant, teacher, and exhibition curator. He has curated exhibitions in partnership with organizations such as The Mana Contemporary in New Jersey, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He has even curated a sneaker exhibition for the Congressional Sneaker Caucus on Capital Hill. Since 2013, Williams has curated or co-curated exhibitions that have been experienced by over 13 million people worldwide.
