Rick Williams

1xRUN is proud to present Trust The Shooter™ opening March 4th at Inner State Gallery in Detroit’s historic Eastern Market. Curated by Detroit photographers Jeremy Deputat and Rick Williams, this exhibition examines a global pedigree of contemporary urban photography. As the visual world has expanded, these skilled shooters continue to separate themselves, spearheading a global movement with a unique point of view and imagery captured through the lens of a seasoned photographer.

“This unique and raw exhibition explores modern photography through the lens of the world's most active and creative shooters. Trust The Shooter™ photographers are not only shooting every day, but they have refined their craft through instantaneous feedback from a global network of the world’s most discerning photographers and fans,” Deputat said.

Featured Artists Include:
Brian Willette - Cole Younger - Camera Jesus - Insighting - Jason Peterson - Jayscale - Jeremy Deputat - Misshattan - Pete Williams - Rick Williams -
Steve Sweatpants - Ta-ku & Van Styles.

Rick Williams encompasses over 15 years of business ownership, design, marketing, and brand development experience. Founder of Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique in Metro Detroit, Williams understands how to grow a retail space into an iconic brand. Co-owner and Creative Director of Cream Blends, a natural skincare company, and Founder and Creative Director of the DISTINCT LIFE Brand Development Agency. Williams' brand-development experience and background in design have allowed him to design over 50 sneakers with major companies like New Balance, Reebok, Puma, Saucony, Converse, Fila, Diadora & Adidas. He has also worked on special, collaborative projects with major brands such as; Beats by Dre, Foot Locker, Jansport, Bicycle Playing Cards, New Era, Mitchell & Ness, Comedy Central, and most recently the gamer Ninja as the designer and Creative Director for his Adidas x Ninja Time-In product.