Bill Kolok was born and raised in a middle class family in Connecticut.  He grew up with a strong work ethic and a vivid imagination.  In college he was drawn to art and eventually sculpture.  He enjoys the give and take of carving in wood and stone and found a language that speaks to him.

He prefers materials with distinctive spirit such as aged lumber and stone from old churches. The resulting sculptures speak with simplicity, and boldness to those who choose to reflect on his creative images.