CV
Statement
Thompson’s work is reactionary. He feels compelled to make and give back to the communities that he finds himself a part of, even when he feels alien among them.
Exhibitions
2022
Dayjob Therapy, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art | Doha, Qatar
Memorial For Souls Can’t Go Home, Vinegar Projects | Birmingham, AL
2021
Memorial For Souls Can’t Go Home, Granite City Art & Design District | Granite City, IL
2020
AirBnB X Vinegar | Birmingham, AL
2019
I Am There, The Dark Room at the Grandel | St. Louis, MO
2018
B32, Sound performance | Birmingham, AL
Experience
2019 - present
Derek Fordjour Studio Documentarian.. I produce videos that show the process and production of Derek’s exhibitions.
2017 - 2023
Freelance Movie Maker in St. Louis.. I produced videos for arts organizations like the Pulitzer Art Foundation, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Contemporary Museum of Art St. Louis
2014 - 2016
Head of Video Production, Lakeshore Foundation.. Birmingham, AL. I led a team that made entertaining and informative content meant to aid and normalize the disability community,
Residencies
2022
Inspiration Lab Artist-in-Residence, University of Arts | Philidelphia, PA