WFSU Local Routes J. William Hill: The Magic of Entertainment On display in the Monroe Family Community Gallery from March 27 – May 29, 2021, J. William Hill: The Magic of Entertainment, is an exhibition by the Atlanta based artist that is meant to evoke strong emotions from viewers. Hill’s work tends to deal in allegories and identity through depictions of amusements and distractions such as parades and circuses; his paintings leave much up to interpretation while presenting the entertainment theme. Hill began painting in the early 1990s as an escape from the horrors of an epidemic he found himself ensnared in. It became a means to hide from the world around him and drew him inward toward a select few friends. The result created a very introverted and often dark persona. He has won awards in local and Southeastern galleries, most recently taking 1st place in a Gadsden Arts tried exhibition for a painting of his mother that drew remarks as “creepy” and “so Southern Gothic”.