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Michael Thompson Photographer Paintings

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Michael Thompson is a well-known Chicago artist whose work has been featured both locally and internationally. From elaborate sculptures made of found objects to his well-known “kite” series, Thompson combines traditional objects, large-scale collage and the aesthetic of the abstract. His unique kites combine painting, collage, and sculpture and crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and layers of found ephemera – including kimono silk, obis, paintings, scrolls, drawings, and book pages collected on his travels. Thompson has earned an international reputation for his kite works, an engrossing project initiated by the artist more than a decade ago.
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Artist: Michael Thompson Photographer
"Day Turns to Night, " Mixed Media Kite
"Day Turns to Night, " Mixed Media Kite

"Day Turns to Night, " Mixed Media Kite

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael Thompson Photographer Paintings

Materials

Muslin, Ink, Rice Paper, Silk

"Voyage, " Mixed Media Collage
"Voyage, " Mixed Media Collage

"Voyage, " Mixed Media Collage

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael Thompson Photographer Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

"River and Pond Kite, " Mixed Media Kite
"River and Pond Kite, " Mixed Media Kite

"River and Pond Kite, " Mixed Media Kite

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael Thompson Photographer Paintings

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Ink, Watercolor, Rice Paper

"Dark Knight, " Mixed-Media Kite, 2008
"Dark Knight, " Mixed-Media Kite, 2008

"Dark Knight, " Mixed-Media Kite, 2008

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

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. In this kite entitled “Dark Knight...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael Thompson Photographer Paintings

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Mixed Media, Rice Paper

"Seascape, " Oil on Canvas
"Seascape, " Oil on Canvas

"Seascape, " Oil on Canvas

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

Entitled "Seascape," this painting by Chicago artist Michael Thompson is a departure from the collage work of his ongoing kite series. Rendered in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Michael Thompson Photographer Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Oil

"Abstraction in Cobalt, " Mixed-Media Kite, 2021
"Abstraction in Cobalt, " Mixed-Media Kite, 2021

"Abstraction in Cobalt, " Mixed-Media Kite, 2021

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael Thompson Photographer Paintings

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Silk, Pigment

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Hew

Michael ThompsonHew, 2021

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H 72 in W 48 in D 3.5 in

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Michael Thompson Photographer paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Michael Thompson Photographer paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Michael Thompson Photographer in fabric, cotton, muslin and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Michael Thompson Photographer paintings, so small editions measuring 39 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Gloria Dudfield, Melissa Meyer, and Valerie Beller. Michael Thompson Photographer paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,280 and tops out at $12,800, while the average work can sell for $5,180.