Tona Williams

Artist Statement: I’m a multimedia artist based in Madison, Wisconsin.

My designs begin as sketches from my imagination that I develop into layered technical drawings. I transform these into three dimensional shapes using a laser cutter at The Bodgery, a Madison-based makerspace. Each piece is individually cut from acrylic, wood or other materials, then hand-assembled and finished.

I delight in the challenge of bringing these ideas to fruition. With each new sculpture I explore ways to combine very organic and malleable forms with the straight lines of industrial surfaces and the intrigue of light and shadow. For me, they are alive.


Fluid 22”

“Fluid” is a sculpture, a lantern or chandelier, a table lamp, shimmering in the sunlight and glowing at night …. its presentation shifts to fit your whims and needs. Created from an original hand-drawn design, laser cut and constructed out of acrylic and sturdy removable bolts. Without the base, the head of the sculpture hangs from steel cable. When resting on the optional base, it becomes a tabletop lamp.

Size: 22” tall - 1/8” acrylic
Price: $385.00

Fluid 22” w/ base

“Fluid” is a sculpture, a lantern or chandelier, a table lamp, shimmering in the sunlight and glowing at night …. its presentation shifts to fit your whims and needs. Created from an original hand-drawn design, laser cut and constructed out of acrylic and sturdy removable bolts. Without the base, the head of the sculpture hangs from steel cable. When resting on the optional base, it becomes a tabletop lamp.

Size: 22” tall with base for table
Price: $500.00

Fluid 11”

“Fluid” is a sculpture, a lantern or chandelier, a table lamp, shimmering in the sunlight and glowing at night …. its presentation shifts to fit your whims and needs. Created from an original hand-drawn design, laser cut and constructed out of acrylic and sturdy removable bolts. Without the base, the head of the sculpture hangs from steel cable. When resting on the optional base, it becomes a tabletop lamp. The small version is approximately 11″ tall when hanging and 12″ tall when resting on its base, and the large is approximately 20″ hanging and 22″ when on its base.

Size: 11” tall - 1/8” acrylic
Price: $150.00

Fluid 11” w/ base

“Fluid” is a sculpture, a lantern or chandelier, a table lamp, shimmering in the sunlight and glowing at night …. its presentation shifts to fit your whims and needs. Created from an original hand-drawn design, laser cut and constructed out of acrylic and sturdy removable bolts. Without the base, the head of the sculpture hangs from steel cable. When resting on the optional base, it becomes a tabletop lamp. The small version is approximately 11″ tall when hanging and 12″ tall when resting on its base, and the large is approximately 20″ hanging and 22″ when on its base.

Size: 11” tall with base for table
Price: $215.00

Fluid 11”

“Fluid” is a sculpture, a lantern or chandelier, a table lamp, shimmering in the sunlight and glowing at night …. its presentation shifts to fit your whims and needs. Created from an original hand-drawn design, laser cut and constructed out of acrylic and sturdy removable bolts. Without the base, the head of the sculpture hangs from steel cable. When resting on the optional base, it becomes a tabletop lamp. The small version is approximately 11″ tall when hanging and 12″ tall when resting on its base, and the large is approximately 20″ hanging and 22″ when on its base.

Size: 11” tall with base - 1/8” acrylic with thin Mylar layers
Price: $85.00

Fluid 8” ornament

Fluid 8” tall ornament - rainbow acrylic or Mylar | “Fluid” hanging sculpture interpreted in as an 8” ornament in shimmering iridescent layers. Original design hand drawn, laser cut and hand assembled.

Size: 8” tall ornament - rainbow acrylic or Mylar
Price: $65.00

Fluid 8” ornament

Fluid 8” tall ornament - wood or non-rainbow acrylic | “Fluid” hanging sculpture interpreted in wood or acrylic layers as an 8” ornament that can hold tiny fairy lights or any number of other interesting items. Original design hand drawn, laser cut and hand assembled.

Size: 8” tall ornament - wood or non-rainbow acrylic
Price: $55.00

Conduit 24”

"Conduit" - a 24" tall hanging light sculpture created from original drawings, laser cut plexiglass layers, bolts and wire, color-changing fairy lights. By Tona Williams, October 2020

Size: 24” tall - 1/8” acrylic
Price: $500.00

Waft 20”

Waft 20” tall - 1/8” acrylic | “Waft” - a 20” tall hanging light sculpture created from original drawings, laser cut acrylic layers, bolts and wire, and fairy lights.

Size: 20” tall - 1/8” acrylic
Price: $350.00

Dragonfly wall sconce 22”

The “Dragonfly Wall Sconce” - designed, laser cut, and hand assembled with a natural tea/coffee stained and oiled finish. Available in 44" wide or 22" wide, with a choice of a standard sized LED bulb/cord, two small LED bulbs/cords, or fairy lights. The lighting options are versatile and may easily be reconfigured.

Size: 22” - Wood
Price: $210.00

Dragonfly wall sconce 44”

The “Dragonfly Wall Sconce” - designed, laser cut, and hand assembled with a natural tea/coffee stained and oiled finish. Available in 44" wide or 22" wide, with a choice of a standard sized LED bulb/cord, two small LED bulbs/cords, or fairy lights. The lighting options are versatile and may easily be reconfigured.

Size: 44” - Wood
Price: $300.00

Antler Tabletop Round Shelves

Elegant, round antler-shaped kitchen or table display with three shelves. Original design, laser cut and hand finished.

Size: 22” tall x 11” wide
Price: $65.00

Antler Tabletop Round Jewelry Display

Elegant antler-shaped jewelry display with three round shelves and small holes for holding earrings. Original design, laser cut and hand finished.

Size: 15” tall x 11” wide
Price: $55.00

Tea Box

Decorative and functional that is the perfect size for organizing tea bags. Original design, laser cut and hand finished with natural stain and a food grade oil finish.

Size: sized to hold two rows of tea bags
Price: $20.00

Individual Tea Service set

Decorative and functional caddy with a coaster and a lid for your teacup, that holds a stainless steel tea strainer. Original design, laser cut and hand finished with natural stain and a food grade oil finish.

Size: sized for one coffee cup
Price: $40.00