Clifford Thompson
Artist Statment
I admire the work of the Fauve group of artists of the early 20th century, and in my own work I feel inspired by their paintings’ bold colors and relatively simple, representational forms. At the same time, I feel that at their best, my paintings can convey a mood – of tranquility, or wonder, or wistfulness.
Artist Biography
Clifford Thompson was born in Washington, D.C., in 1963 and attended Oberlin College. He lives in New York, where he works as a writer and editor. He is the author of the 2009 novel Signifying Nothing.
Blues for Orange
2008; acrylics on canvas, 14" by 18"
Far Away
2009; acrylics on canvas, 14" by 18"
Jazz Is Playing
2009; acrylics on canvas, 14" by 18"
