Dionne Warwick, a legendary singer, actress and TV show host is among the 40 biggest hit makers of the entire rock era (1955–2012), based on the "Billboard Hot 100" Pop Singles Charts. She ranks second only to Aretha Franklin as the most-charted female vocalist with 56 singles making the Billboard Hot 100 between 1962 and 1998, working with legendary songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David. A few of her memorable hits are “Don’t Make Me Over,” “Make It Easy On Yourself,” “Walk On By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” and the move theme, “Alfie.” Ms. Warwick is also known for her work with the United Nations as a Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and for serving as an United States Ambassador of Health.

Mask design by Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams' passion is in textile arts. She is intrigued and drawn to texture. The contrast between various textures and the patterns created by them stimulates her imagination. Contrast between large and small, faceted and smooth and the resulting images are some of the elements that drew her to her current beaded work. She gathers her inspiration from African and other primitive sculptures.

Her work evolves over time and reflects the innermost part of herself. Her process involves combining various colors, textures, and patterns that develop as she works. She is concerned with inner emotions and feelings. The thickly encrusted surface of her work reflects the many layers to each of us and the complicated nature of life and human beings. The tiny details often overlooked are important to her. Her pieces become something beautiful and detailed. Her work inspires others to look closely.