Mildred Thompson (1936 - 2003)
1936-03-12Jacksonville, USA2003-09-01Atlanta, USAUSA
Mildred Thompson
Mildred Jean Thompson was an American artist who worked in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and photography. Critics have related her art to West African textiles and Islamic architecture; they have also cited German Expressionism, music (both American jazz and classical European) and Thompson's readings in astronomy, spiritualism and metaphysics as important artistic influences. She also wrote and was an associate editor for the magazine Art Papers.
Date and place of birt: | 12 march 1936, Jacksonville, USA |
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Date and place of death: | 1 september 2003, Atlanta, USA |
Nationality: | USA |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Educator, Engraver, Graphic artist, Photographer, Sculptor, Writer |
Art style: | Abstract art, Abstract Expressionism, Lyrical abstraction, Contemporary art, German Expressionism |