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Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

American
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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Creator: Michael Thompson Photographer
"Furbelow I" Kite by Michael Thompson
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 American Modern Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

Materials

Muslin, Silk, Bamboo

"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
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. 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

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Muslin, Bamboo, Cotton

"Clover Valley II" Kite by Michael Thompson
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 American Organic Modern Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Paper

"Furbelow II" Kite by Michael Thompson
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 American Modern Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

Materials

Muslin, Silk, Bamboo

"The Embrace (Shunga Study)" Collage by Michael Thompson
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 American Minimalist Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

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Paper

"Patina" Kite by Michael Thompson
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 American Organic Modern Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Paper

"Dancing Til Dawn" Kite by Michael Thompson
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 fragment...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

Materials

Muslin, Bamboo, Silk

"Feng Shui" Kite by Michael Thompson
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 “Feng Shui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

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Muslin, Silk, Bamboo

"Graphiti" Mixed Media Collage by Michael Thompson
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 American Modern Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Paper

"Aeriform" Kite by Michael Thompson
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 fragment...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Bamboo, Paper

"Day Turns to Night" by Michael Thompson
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 American Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Paper

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21st Century and Contemporary American Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

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"Nagoya" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

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"Nagoya" Kite by Michael Thompson
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By Michael Thompson
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By Michael Thompson
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By Michael Thompson
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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 American Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

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Fabric, Bamboo, Paper

"Rooster" Kite by Michael Thompson
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 “Rooster,” Thompson gives a traditional Chinese calligraphy painting...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Michael Thompson Photographer Decorative Art

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Fabric, Bamboo, Paper

"Rooster" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Rooster" Kite by Michael Thompson
H 36.5 in W 48 in D 2 in

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Michael Thompson Photographer decorative art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of bamboo and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Michael Thompson Photographer decorative art, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative art by Jan Pieter Fokkens, and Thomas DeDecker. Prices for Michael Thompson Photographer decorative art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,280 and can go as high as $7,880, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,680.

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