Heather J. A. Thomson
Artist member since 2022
Oakville, Ontario
Heather J. A. Thomson’s practice amalgamates her passion for history and her desire to use a visual language. Her pieces are a culmination of research and visual study that adhere to a central question or concept. Thomson feels conversations about the past inspire us to reflect on the present, question our values and challenge us to adopt historical methodologies for a more sustainable future.
Thomson received her BA from the University of Guelph in 2017 and was awarded the 2017-2018 Don Phillips Scholarship at Open Studio, Toronto. She was a Printmaking & Publications Class Assistant at OCAD University from 2019 - 2023 and is currently an Instructor & Custom Printer at Open Studio. Thomson is based in the GTA and spends her time between Oakville and Toronto.
Q+A
What do you listen to when you work?
I love to listen to podcasts! My current favourites are Ologies and The Adventure Zone
Favourite medium
Print(making) nerd over here
Beverage of choice
Hot cup of tea
Favourite book
All the Light We Cannot See
What kind of artwork do you have in your home?
Prints from people I admire and delft blauw
Coffees per day and from where
1-2, and from home
Select Past Exhibitions
2019
2020
2021
2022
Accolades
2017
2016
Press
2019
2024
Residencies
2017
Education
2017
Social
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