MIXED MEDIA WITH FOIL ON CANVAS NEW YORK, USA Born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Bill earned a Bachelor of Arts at Harvard University, where he studied painting and art history. Afterwards, at the Art Students League in New York and in Florence, Italy, Bill studied painting and drawing. His work illustrates the universal roots and common elements that are shared by all cultures, often referencing art history and language. Bill Claps is a visual artist, photographer and filmmaker based in New York City. He works in various mediums, including photography, painting, video, poetry, and performance, and his art has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world. Bill is a master of mixed media with foil on canvas.