William T. Wiley

William T. Wiley (1937, 2021) was an American artist known for his irreverent, punning, and spiritually reflective work that blended drawing, painting, and text into layered visual narratives. His practice incorporated wordplay, Zen philosophy, and countercultural humor, earning him a central place in the San Francisco Bay Area art scene and the broader Funk Art movement. Wiley's work challenged the boundaries between high and low culture, combining wit with deep moral and ecological inquiry.