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"Shibori Sky" Kite by Michael Thompson
$4,280
£3,288.17
€3,778.06
CA$6,020.35
A$6,763.59
CHF 3,533.99
MX$82,552.82
NOK 44,871.33
SEK 42,236.90
DKK 28,193.32
About the Item
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 travels. His ongoing series of large-scale kites bridge the gap between flat art and sculpture, each crafted of split bamboo frames covered with stretched canvas and a collage of vintage ephemera – including kimonos, obis, paintings, scrolls, drawings or anything with a story to tell.
Balanced and serene, this kite entitled "Shibori Sky" evokes imagery of warm weather and sandy beaches within a patchwork of Japanese obi silks and sheer, gauzy fabrics hand-dyed in the manner of Japanese shibori. Tie-resist circles pattern the indigo cloth in star formations, streaking like the haloed light of the sun shimmering in a blue, summer sky. Creases and imperfections in the tie-dyed silk further the summery feel, texturing the blue-green color like ripples on the water's surface.
"Shibori Sky," 2025
Michael Thompson
Split bamboo, canvas, and silk collage.
- Creator:Michael Thompson (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:2025
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- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CMT2661stDibs: LU820045689352
Michael Thompson
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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