Amazonian Caress I am guided into wild and tender places by strong and loving people and I notice something being in the jungle. Butterflies move in and out of buildings. All the animals move in and out. The floors, earthen. No windows, no doors to separate me from the jungle. All is open, even the walls, loosely woven trees. Butterflies fly in and out of the Shamans home. A butterfly licks the skin on my arm where it lands to … Read More
Showing the human as an integral part of nature is a recurring theme in Thompson’s art. The question is “What does the fully connected to nature human look like?” Thompson feels that our relationship with nature suffers from the disconnection of modern society. It is clear to Thompson that to live sustainably, we need to respect the rights of nature as one self. “My paintings are symbolic interpretations of humans as part of nature. We do not exist on the … Read More
Made from grape vines tied together with blackberry vines this piece was a working meditation, forming the letters HONOR EARTH.