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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.

Work

Einehundert Millionen 22 August 1923.1
  • Heather J. A. Thomson
  • 9" x 9"
  • $100 buy
#banknote #blue #typeface #typeography #abstract
Papiermark Composition 3
  • Heather J. A. Thomson
  • 10" x 10"
  • $200 buy
#currency #collage #banknote #pink #geometric
Papiermark Composition 2
  • Heather J. A. Thomson
  • 15" x 20"
  • $175 buy
#typeface #banknote #minimalist #typeography #abstract
Eine Million Mark 12 August 1923 No. 597841.01
  • Heather J. A. Thomson
  • 19.3" x 12.8" x 1.3"
  • $500 buy
#abstract #banknote #typeface #typeography #brown
Zehn Millionen Mark 2 September 1923.01
  • Heather J. A. Thomson
  • 18.5" x 18.5" x 1.3"
  • $600 buy
#typeography #brown #geometric #abstract #purple
Fünftausend 2 Dezember 1922.1
  • Heather J. A. Thomson
  • 22" x 22"
  • $200 buy
#green #abstract #banknote #blue #typeography
Hundert November 1920.1
  • Heather J. A. Thomson
  • 22" x 22" x 1"
  • $300 buy
#typeface #banknote #typeography #orange #blue
Papiermark Composition 1
  • Heather J. A. Thomson
  • 11" x 14"
  • $275 buy
#banknote #typeface #collage #geometric #brown
100 000 Mark 25 Juli 1923 Installation
  • Heather J. A. Thomson
  • 47" x 30" x 1.3"
  • $1800 buy
#green #history #installation #typeface #abstract
100 000 Mark 25 Juli 1923
  • Heather J. A. Thomson
  • 23.5" x 17"
  • $800 buy
#green #abstract #banknote #typeography #geometric

Inside the Studio

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

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100 000 Mark 25 Juli 1923
Heather J. A. Thomson
Select Past Exhibitions
2019

Open Studio, Toronto
Beyond Statistics: The Artifacts of Inflation

2020

Better Living Centre
Untapped Finalist, Artist Project

2021

Oakville, Ontario
CoNextions Public Art

2022

Virtual
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair

Accolades
2017

Juried Art Show Printmaking Prize
2016

University of Guelph Printmaking Prize

Press
2019

Arts + Letters Press Blog
The Artifacts of Inflation

2024

Talk Paper Scissors Podcast
The 96 Layer Print with Heather J.A. Thomson

Residencies
2017

Open Studio, Toronto
Don Phillips Scholarship

Education
2017

University of Guelph
BA Honours Program with Distinction

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