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Maddy Thompson
Artist Info
Madison Thompson (b. 1995 Canada) is from Northumberland County in Ontario. Having lived somewhat of an eccentric life from an early age working as a performer, travelling amongst exotic animals and bouncing around the country, she pulls from her experiences to create each piece in her collection. A self taught artist, from an early age with sketch books and scribbles, evolving into canvas and paint. Her style takes form in multiple mediums such as acrylics, oil, water colour, charcoal, ink and sometimes even wine and coffee. Her work explores the female experience, especially focusing on the fluidity and movement of the body and the way language is formed in the curves and spaces between limb and life. Quiet pauses and gentle moments fill the spaces on the canvas, each telling a provocative tale of lived experiences.
Follow along on Instagram @maddypthompson for updates on new work and exhibitions
About the Curator
Maddi Snowden is a multidisciplinary artist and designer based out of Grafton's Cherry Hill Studio. She is part of Alchimista as the resident artist, curator, graphic designer, illustrator, and keen coffee drinker.
Her work is in series, choosing and exploring a style and subject matter, experimenting through repetition. For florals, she works without references, aiming to create the impression of being immersed in a spring garden without specifically indicating which species are on display. When painting wildlife, colours are heightened and creatures imbued with character. When painting still life, work is done predominantly with a palette knife to sculpt the image out of the canvas. Most pieces are done in heavy acrylics with lots of sculptural medium to model thick, drippy images that have literal and visual depth. The goal is to produce impressionistic pieces that evoke the feelings that arise from taking the time to look closely at the vivid spaces around us.
Maddi's work is regularly on display on the walls of the cafe, and she curates guest artists to fill the community wall on a monthly basis.
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