Njari Anderson

Happy-Happy

2018

Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera—including fragments of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels. This kite entitled "Boro" is patterned with Japanese indigo-dyed fabric scraps, sewn together to form a patchwork of contrasting patterns and shades of blue. The kite's design recreates the traditional practice of Boro stitching...

Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera—including fragments of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels. This kite entitled "Boroboro II" is patterned with a patchwork of Japanese cotton...

Hand-machine knitted thread, fluid acrylic on dyed fabric Statement My work is at the intersection of painting, object making, and immersive installation. I use various materials su...

Hand-machine knitted thread, fluid acrylic on dyed fabric Statement My work is at the intersection of painting, object making, and immersive installation. I use various materials su...

Hand-machine knitted thread, fluid acrylic on dyed fabric Statement My work is at the intersection of painting, object making, and immersive installation. I use various materials su...

Hand-machine knitted thread, fluid acrylic, burlap on dyed fabric 16.5 x 17 inches framed Statement My work is at the intersection of painting, object making, and immersive install...