Biography: Stefan Thompson

Artist Statement

For the most part I have been self-employed for the past 7 years as an artist. I make a living through art exhibitions, murals, graphic design and commissioned work. Since studying environmental science at Carleton University I have become increasingly aware of our impact on the environment
Realizing that as a painter I was still a part of the ecological problem was very difficult. After much experimentation and research I finally phased out the use of all toxic paints by May of 2007, though I still have much to learn. I cannot truly feel at peace if by creating my art I am also harming the environment.

Experience

Green Graffiti Youth Workshop, National Art Gallery 2007
Eco-friendly Sketching and Painting classes for children, Nepean Visual Arts Centre 2007
Painting and the Environment Seminar at the Ottawa School of Art2007
Dinosaur Forelimb Stance Publication. Illustration and Co-authorship with Dr. Robert Holmes2007
Mixmedia: working with Dj Memetic to combine live painting with intelligent hip-hop. Mercury Lounge and Carleton U (Ottawa) 2007
Logo designs for Earthpaints Inc. NC, USA2007
Cd insert and cover art for band Sublime Temple 2007
The Institute for Bird Populations, Yosemite Willow Flycatcher Survey, (Playback surveys, species id, GIS mapping and navigation, data entry) 2006
Contract: Canadian Museum of Nature, sculptural reconstruction of Dipoides sp. Currently on display with the Ice Age Mammals traveling exhibit 2006
Contract: Cranial illustration of Sincastor sp. (Beaver) for publication 2006
Earth Paint Mural with artist Peru in Vancouver BC, for the Earthling festival 2005
Nepean Visual Arts Centre, Big Art Camp (Teaching and Course design) 2005
Nepean Visual Arts Centre, Big Art Workshop (Teaching and Course design) 2005
National Gallery of Canada, Graffiti Workshop (Teaching and Course design)2004
National Gallery of Canada, Graffiti Workshop (Teaching and Course design) 2003
City of Ottawa: China Town Mural (Mural Designer and Painter) 2002

Education

The Earth Mentoring Institute, fall semester (Plant identification) - 2006
B.Sc. Environmental Science, Highest Honours, Carleton University - 2005

Employment

For the most part I have been self-employed for the past 7 years. I make a living through art exhibitions, murals, graphic design and commissioned work.

Solo Exhibitions

Wurm Gallery (Ottawa) - 2007
Gallery 16 1/2 (Victoria) - 2007
Wurm Gallery (Ottawa) - 2006
Wurm Gallery (Ottawa) - 2005
Wurm Gallery (Ottawa) - 2004
Artguise Gallery (Ottawa) - 2003
Atrium Gallery (Nepean) – 2003

View Stefan Thompson's work in the "Call of the Wild" Canadian Wilderness Art Show April/May, 2008.