William Scheel (b. 2003) is an Egyptian American Artist based out of NY, who examines the role of 2D imagery in shaping contemporary visual perception. Utilizing large scale inkjet prints and collage, Will explores ideas that blur the line between reality, construction, and illusion. Armed with an out-dated pocket sized camera, Will embraces spontaneity, capturing images without intervention in a ‘play it as it lies’ approach. Obsessed with human evolution and psyche, Will's vision for the work stems from his nightly dreams, as he believes the subconscious mind is the most powerful part of oneself. Therefore, Will relies upon instinct while photographing. 

Born in Binghamton, NY, Will studied at SUNY Purchase College from 2021 to 2025 for his BFA. The Artist received a scholarship from The Gordon Parks Foundation in 2024, for his work surrounding the found images of his Egyptian grandfather's life and travels. Will examines the complexities of Egyptian identity in the mid-20th century and its intersections with broader Eastern cultural narratives, juxtaposed against his experiences in America. Will's work finds itself in conversation with artists Sara Cwynar and John Lehr, bridging the gap between mundane found objects and our relationship to the world that we perceive. In Will's latest body of work titled “No Image.” he describes an uncertainty for the omnipresent digital future. Will illustrates how one’s and zero’s make up the contemporary world, and questions how social media is now the largest religion with tech giants acting as gods. This work embarrasses a false reality, often breaking the fourth wall, all while visualizing the complexities of everyday life. Will hopes his work invites viewers to question the fictions that construct their perceived reality.