Torbert, Willie

Buffalo-born artist Willie Torbert, a Pratt Institute alum, honed his intricate collage style over the years. His subjects emerge through meticulous layered paper, adorned with bespoke patterns and textures. Torbert’s artistic repertoire spans watercolor, sculpture, printmaking, and innovative pencil techniques. Influenced by his heritage, Torbert’s multifaceted career as a professional dancer, drummer, and art educator enriches his work with contemporary essence and social reflection, earning him acclaim as a distinguished fine artist.