Artist Rodney Thompson

Rodney Thompson - Artist Statement

I strive to find a balance between a sense of simplicity and a depth of visual interest in the creation of my art. How to achieve both simultaneously is a challenge. I work with divisions of space, often loosely based on grids or geometric shapes, but with an influence of organic nature. Encaustic lends itself well to my needs. Through layering of materials and marks I can maintain a simple division of the space while creating a richness of texture and colors through the spatial depth inherent in the waxy translucency. Much of my imagery offers a sense of openness, vast landscapes or minimalist interiors, which suggest spaciousness and unrestrained possibilities. Other work utilizes repetition as a meditative device, both in the creative process and in the viewing. Simple everyday materials and objects, selected for their inherent beauty, often become part of my art. I work with warm, earthy colors that, combined with simplicity of design, evoke a sense of calm and tranquility.

Resume

Education

2001 R&F Paints; Encaustic workshop, San Francisco, CA

1998 Crown Point Press– Etching Workshop, San Francisco, CA

1992-98 Shasta College – Courses in Drawing, Printmaking, Art History

1977 M.D.- U.C.L.A. School of Medicine

1973 Bachelor of Arts, U.C. San Diego

Exhibitions

Solo and Duo:

2004 Repose, (2 person show), Shasta County Arts Council, Old City Hall Gallery, Redding, CA

2001 Wabi-Sabi, The Research and Grant Foundation of Northern California, Redding, CA

1999 Meditations, Shasta Arts Council, Old City Hall Gallery, Redding, CA

1999 Meditation Bowls, Redding Municipal Airport/City of Redding, Redding, CA

2006 First Annual Encaustic Invitational, Conrad Wilde Gallery, Tucson, AZ

2005 Get Small, Julie Baker Fine Art, Nevada City, CA

2004 California Works Fine Art Exhibit, California State Exposition, Sacramento, CA

2004 Lazy Days, Julie Baker Fine Art, Grass Valley, CA

2003 California Works Fine Art Exhibit, California State Exposition, Sacramento, CA

2003 Encaustic Works ‘03, R&F Paints/ The Marist College Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, NY,

2002 Encaustics,(3 person show), Redding Civic Center, Redding, CA

2002 California Works Fine Art Exhibit, California State Exposition, Sacramento, CA

2000 Defining Vessels, National Juried Exhibition, Chico Art Center, Chico, CA

2000 California Works Fine Art Exhibit, California State Exposition, Sacramento, CA

2000 Meditation Art, Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation Retreat, Community for Mindful Living, UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

California State Exposition, Sacramento, CA, California Works Fine Art Exhibits:

2003 Juror’s Best of Show award in Recycled Art

2000 2 Juror’s Best of Show awards in two-dimensional media, and new media; Award of Merit in sculpture

Redding Museum of Art and History, Redding, CA, Annual Fine Art Competition:

1996 1st Place Award

1995 Honorable Mention

North Valley Art League, Redding, CA, Annual National Juried Art Show:

1993 Honorable Mention

Redding Museum of Art and History, Redding, CA, National Competition:

1993 Cash Award (Juror, David Gilhooly)
Shasta College Student Art Show

1992 3rd Place Award

North Valley Art League, Redding, CA, Small Painting Juried Art Show:

1992 1st Place Award

Professional Experience

2007 Encaustic Collage and Assemblage, Encaustic Workshop, Hidden Valley Institute of the Arts, Carmel Valley, CA

2007 Speaker at the first National Encaustic Painting Conference, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA

2006 Supports and Grounds, Encaustic course, Cabrillo College, Santa Cruz, CA

2006 Encaustic Collage and Assemblage, Encaustic Workshop, Hidden Valley Institute of the Arts, Carmel Valley, CA

2005 Supports and Grounds, First West Coast Encaustic Conference, (in conjunction with “Oil & Wax”, national encaustic exhibit) Novato Arts Center, Novato, CA



	Rodney Thompson - Artist Statement I strive to find a balance between a sense of simplicity and a depth of visual interest in the creation of my art. How to achieve both simultaneously is a challenge. I work with divisions of space, often loosely based on grids or geometric shapes, but with an influence of organic nature. Encaustic lends itself well to my needs. Through layering of materials and marks I can maintain a simple division of the space while creating a richness of texture and colors through the spatial depth inherent in the waxy translucency. Much of my imagery offers a sense of openness, vast landscapes or minimalist interiors, which suggest spaciousness and unrestrained possibilities. Other work utilizes repetition as a meditative device, both in the creative process and in the viewing. Simple everyday materials and objects, selected for their inherent beauty, often become part of my art. I work with warm, earthy colors that, combined with simplicity of design, evoke a sense of calm and tranquility. Resume Education 2001 R&F Paints; Encaustic workshop, San Francisco, CA 1998 Crown Point Press– Etching Workshop, San Francisco, CA 1992-98 Shasta College – Courses in Drawing, Printmaking, Art History 1977 M.D.- U.C.L.A. School of Medicine 1973 Bachelor of Arts, U.C. San Diego Exhibitions Solo and Duo: 2004 Repose, (2 person show), Shasta County Arts Council, Old City Hall Gallery, Redding, CA 2001 Wabi-Sabi, The Research and Grant Foundation of Northern California, Redding, CA 1999 Meditations, Shasta Arts Council, Old City Hall Gallery, Redding, CA 1999 Meditation Bowls, Redding Municipal Airport/City of Redding, Redding, CA Group: 2006 First Annual Encaustic Invitational, Conrad Wilde Gallery, Tucson, AZ 2006 Wabi-Sabi, O’Hanlon Art Center, Mill Valley, CA 2006 Hot Wax, Lauryn Taylor Fine Art, Carmel, CA 2006 West Coast Encaustic Artists Group show, O'Hanlon Art Center, Mill Valley, CA 2006 Impulse, Portland Art Center, Portland, OR 2006 Holiday Lites, Lauryn Taylor Fine Art, Carmel, CA 2005 West Coast Encaustic Artists Group Show, Novato Arts Center, Novato, CA 2005 Get Small, Julie Baker Fine Art, Nevada City, CA 2004 California Works Fine Art Exhibit, California State Exposition, Sacramento, CA 2004 Lazy Days, Julie Baker Fine Art, Grass Valley, CA 2003 California Works Fine Art Exhibit, California State Exposition, Sacramento, CA 2003 Encaustic Works ‘03, R&F Paints/ The Marist College Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, NY, 2002 Encaustics,(3 person show), Redding Civic Center, Redding, CA 2002 California Works Fine Art Exhibit, California State Exposition, Sacramento, CA 2000 Defining Vessels, National Juried Exhibition, Chico Art Center, Chico, CA 2000 California Works Fine Art Exhibit, California State Exposition, Sacramento, CA 2000 Meditation Art, Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation Retreat, Community for Mindful Living, UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA Awards California State Exposition, Sacramento, CA, California Works Fine Art Exhibits: 2003 Juror’s Best of Show award in Recycled Art 2002 Award of Merit 2000 2 Juror’s Best of Show awards in two-dimensional media, and new media; Award of Merit in sculpture 1997 Award of Merit 1996 Award of Merit 1993 Award of Merit 1992 Award of Merit Redding Museum of Art and History, Redding, CA, Annual Fine Art Competition: 1996 1st Place Award 1995 Honorable Mention 1993 Award of Merit North Valley Art League, Redding, CA, Annual National Juried Art Show: 1993 Honorable Mention Redding Museum of Art and History, Redding, CA, National Competition: 1993 Cash Award (Juror, David Gilhooly) Shasta College Student Art Show 1992 3rd Place Award North Valley Art League, Redding, CA, Small Painting Juried Art Show: 1992 1st Place Award Professional Experience 2007 Encaustic Collage and Assemblage, Encaustic Workshop, Hidden Valley Institute of the Arts, Carmel Valley, CA 2007 Speaker at the first National Encaustic Painting Conference, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA 2006 Supports and Grounds, Encaustic course, Cabrillo College, Santa Cruz, CA 2006 Encaustic Collage and Assemblage, Encaustic Workshop, Hidden Valley Institute of the Arts, Carmel Valley, CA 2005 Supports and Grounds, First West Coast Encaustic Conference, (in conjunction with “Oil & Wax”, national encaustic exhibit) Novato Arts Center, Novato, CA





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