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Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Creator: Michael Thompson Photographer
"Sawyer'" Kite 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...
Category

American Organic Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Muslin, Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Paper

"Bamboo Sunset 'Persimmon'" 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 fragment...
Category

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Muslin, Silk, Bamboo

"Joie de Vivre" 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 of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels. In this kite entitled "Joie de Vivre," Thompson creates a delicate composition from antique wallpaper...
Category

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Bamboo, Muslin, Silk

"Crane" 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 of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels. This kite entitled "Crane" draws its title from the quiet painting in the lower left corner of a white crane perched on the edge of a water pail. The kite is anchored by a large panel of floral silk brocade, darkened by inky pigments that drip downwards and break up the orderly design. A panel of rice paper adds bright blue color and washes of cool watercolors unite disparate fragments with irregular motion. Instructional calligraphy paintings and architectural blueprints...
Category

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Muslin, Silk, Bamboo

"Furbelow I" 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

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Muslin, Silk, Bamboo

"Dancing with Ray" 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

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Muslin, Silk, Bamboo

"Furbelow II" 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

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Muslin

"Boro" 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 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...
Category

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Muslin, Bamboo, Cotton

"Boroboro II" 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 of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels. This kite entitled "Boroboro II" is patterned with a patchwork of Japanese cotton fabric scraps, including darkly saturated indigos, woven ikats, and simple stripes and plaids. The kite's design recreates the traditional practice of Boro stitching...
Category

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Cotton, Muslin, Bamboo

"Moonlight" 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 of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels. In “Moonlight,” Thompson creates a moody composition of light and dark with a patchwork of Japanese fabrics...
Category

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Muslin, Silk, Bamboo, Cotton, Paint

"Feng Shui" 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 of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels. In “Feng Shui...
Category

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Muslin

"Dancing Til Dawn" 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 fragment...
Category

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Silk, Muslin, Bamboo

"Aeriform" 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 fragment...
Category

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Bamboo, Paper

"River and Pond" 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

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Paint, Paper

"Patina" 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

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Paper

"Abstraction in Cobalt" 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 fragment...
Category

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Bamboo

"Study in Red" by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique compositions of abstract painted elements and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera—including fragments of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels. In a departure from his split bamboo kite series, this work on stretched canvas entitled "Study in Red" layers textured paper and silken fragments within a rosy red color story. A gradient of red to pink sweeps across the composition, interrupted by a panel of Japanese silk depicting a whimsical scene...
Category

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Silk, Canvas, Paint, Paper

"Seascape" 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 grayscale palette, the painting has...
Category

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

"Day Turns to Night" 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

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Paper

"Clover Valley II" 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

American 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Paper

"Obscured Text V" 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

American Organic Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Bamboo, Paper, Fabric

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