Glenyse Thompson
Glenyse Thompson creates original, contemporary abstract art for interior design, private collectors, and commercial applications.
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Glenyse Thompson is a Florida-based artist renowned for her contemporary original art and design. Drawing inspiration from people and conversations, she creates vibrant pieces that combine rich colors and textures to convey the energetic connections we share with one another and with our surroundings. As a multidisciplinary artist, Glenyse believes her practice is deeply intertwined with daily human interaction, emphasizing the profound value of conversation. Her work has been featured in notable publications such as Southern Living Magazine, Architectural Digest, Town and Country Magazine, and Elle Decoration UK, and she has collaborated with Brewster Wallcoverings on a capsule collection.
Thompson's artistic reach extends to commissions for Designers Today magazine and Great Guns London, and her work is included in coffee table books by Art Lives Here and Art Queens, Volume II. She has been interviewed by Martha Stewart Magazine and Design Milk's "Milkshake" series, and appeared as a featured artist on WEDU Arts Plus, a nationally syndicated PBS program. Her art is part of the collection at Boston Children's Hospital and various private collections, and her exhibition history includes "Visions in Black" and "Many Americas: Art Meets History."
Statement
Glenyse Thompson is a multidisciplinary artist based in Florida, celebrated for her contemporary and original works that blur the lines between art and design. Drawing on daily interactions and the energy found within conversations, Thompson crafts dynamic pieces marked by vibrant colors and compelling textures. Her inspiration stems from the belief that genuine connection and dialogue are at the core of humanity.
At the heart of Thompson’s practice is a commitment to the power of human relationships. She emphasizes the value of listening and understanding, stating, “We are nothing without each other.” This perspective informs her creative process, leading her to use vivid colors to symbolize people and expressive, hand-drawn lines to capture the movement of conversations and the bonds that connect us.