Paper Kite

"Kite" is a light and airy piece with a joyous color combination of light aquamarine, orange, yellow, gold, red and gray.

Influenced by folded art forms such as kites, paper airplanes and origami, I paint on shaped forms to instill a sense of play and to suggest the experience of an interior architectur...

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By William Hoey 8" x 5" - Pencil on paper Framed Size: 14.25" x 9.25"

Split bamboo, muslin, silk, paper, pigments.

In “Patina,” Thompson uses vibrant blue and green watercolor pigments to unite disparate fragments of metallic lace and brown handmade paper. Reminiscent of patinated metals, the mot...

Kites Over Big Water, mixed media acrylic, ink marker, pastel on archival paper in blue, red, black, green and pink, unframed.

Staying within a neutral color palette, this kite plays with pattern and color, arranging printed silks and paper scraps on an octagonal frame.

In this kite entitled "Bucolic" Thompson creates balance from colored rice paper, fragments of painted scrolls, and scraps of Japanese obi silk.

In “Scoria,” Thompson manages to instill the kite with a volatile sense of motion. Framed by torn fragments of black paper and accented by subtle watercolors, a splash of coffee grou...

Repeating this action while assembling the piece, Thompson peels back the collaged fragments, leaving torn edges that spread across the kite as corridors of dark color. Embodying the...

Keeping within a palette of rich earth tones, the kite balances bold green and black color-blocking against carefree, gestural forms, each element contrasted by a neutral background ...

In this kite entitled "Blu," Thompson plays with the interactions of the contemporary with the future, inspired by the writings of Philip K.

Split bamboo, muslin, fabric, paper, paint, watercolor.

The textured, moss-like forms spread across the kite with organic progression, breaking up the rigid pattern underneath.

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 ...

In “Patina,” Thompson uses vibrant blue and green watercolor pigments to unite disparate fragments of metallic lace and brown handmade paper. Reminiscent of patinated metals, the mot...

Poland, 1909-1970), Oriental Kites II in Blue, Lithograph on Paper, circa 1965, numbered edition "47/50" lower left, each signed in pencil and with the artist's signature stamped low...

Keeping within a palette of rich earth tones, the kite balances bold green and black color-blocking against carefree, gestural forms, each element contrasted by a neutral background ...

Both traditional objects, constructed with split bamboo and stretched muslin, as well as contemporary sculptures that combine large scale collage with the aesthetic of the abstract, ...

Thompson has earned an international reputation for his kite works, an engrossing project initiated by the artist more than a decade ago.

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 ...

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 ...

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...

Both traditional objects, constructed with split bamboo and stretched muslin, as well as contemporary sculptures that combine large scale collage with the aesthetic of the abstract, ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

The free-form shapes and dripping lines of “Marcy,” a work by Chicago artist Michael Thompson, create a composed yet spontaneous composition. The abstract painting is part of the art...

This unique kite by Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson, "High Tide," is crafted from a split bamboo frame covered with stretched muslin and delicate paper.

"Competing Views" is a unique kite by Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson. It exaggerates Mandarin characters into purely graphic elements. To create his kites, Thompson ...

He creates these irregular, inky fragments by sandwiching stained paper between blank pages and using moisture to separate the pigments.

This kite entitled "Postes, 1995" offers a color-blocked composition of paper packaging and fine printed silks.

Both traditional objects, constructed with split bamboo and stretched muslin, as well as contemporary sculptures that combine large scale collage with the aesthetic of the abstract, ...

Split bamboo, muslin, cotton, rice paper, pigment.

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 ...

Antique traditional Japanese kite. By unknown manufacturer from Japan, circa 1940.

This kite entitled "Postes, 1995" offers a color-blocked composition of paper packaging and fine printed silks.

Both traditional objects, constructed with split bamboo and stretched muslin, as well as contemporary sculptures that combine large scale collage with the aesthetic of the abstract, ...

Both traditional objects, constructed with split bamboo and stretched muslin, as well as contemporary sculptures that combine large scale collage with the aesthetic of the abstract, ...

Large kite by Chicago artist Michael Thompson. Made of antique 19th century Chinese scrolls and posters from Chinese Cultural Revolution stretched over a hand constructed bamboo frame.

Split bamboo, muslin, silk, rice paper, watercolor, pigments.

"Door God" is a kite by Chicago based artist, Michael Thompson. He creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vint...

“Almost Chance” comes from Chicago artist Michael Thompson's most recent kite collection. Inspired by the writings of Philip K.

In “Golden Mountain,” Thompson references traditional "shan shui" landscape paintings with a central panel of silken fabric bearing a abstract mountain scene, contrasted by color-blo...

"Senkaku/Diaoyu" a unique kite by Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson, is crafted from a split bamboo frame covered with stretched muslin and a collage of paper and paint.

"Celadon Shadow," 2025 Michael Thompson Split bamboo, canvas, paper, paint, charcoal and pigment.

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 ...

His ongoing series of large-scale kites bridge the gap between flat art and sculpture, each crafted of split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage ephe...

In “Clover Valley II,” Thompson plays with pattern and color, assembling a vibrant landscape of from scraps of silken fabric and saturated parchment paper. Blocks of solid color lend...

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 ...