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