In the realm of drawing, Terry Thompson reigns supreme, with the human figure taking center stage in his creations. From nudes to intertwined figures and anatomical studies, the central image in his drawings is often inspired by the depictions of the human body during the Renaissance. These figures are surrounded by peculiar and abstract forms, at times resembling mystical symbols.
Thompson’s pieces are reflective of his associative thought process, finding a connection between reason and emotion. The artist’s intention is not to reveal too many secrets behind his myth-inspired drawings, but rather to let the viewer wander through his enigmatic universe.
In addition, more than twenty years ago, Thompson stumbled upon sculpting by chance. A colleague gifted him a few kilos of modeling wax with the promise of casting the end result in bronze. It was love at first touch. The tactile element proved to be one of the many allures of sculpting. Furthermore, the difference in perspective when working in three dimensions and in relation to the surrounding space was what drew the artist towards this medium.
Although Thompson had solely worked in two-dimensional art until then, the sculptures seamlessly complemented his drawings. As a result, the appearance of the sculptures transformed over time, in sync with the drawings. From organic abstract to distinct figurative, his work has evolved into a blend of the two styles.
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