The Accidental Expressionist

Martyn Thompson Studio March 10 - April 29, 2016

From Martyn Thompson Studio in New York, “The Accidental Expressionist” is a collection of fabrics and murals that celebrates the creative process and the potential of unseen details. The incidental marks of the artist; paint splatters, stains and specks, are elevated and transformed into woven fabrics that speak to the beauty of unconscious creation. The paint-blotted surfaces left behind from Thompson’s creative endeavors have been collected and photographed; these images have then been woven in 100% cotton on a jacquard loom to form abstract fabrics that are exuberant and expressive of the designer’s hand. The Jacquard fabrics are suitable for upholstery, soft furnishings and wall hangings.

THE PRESENT TENSE

The Present Tense
ON VIEW

The Accidental Expressionist

Martyn Thompson never set out to become a photographer. In fact, his career has taken a circular route leading him back to designing textiles, a passion first ignited when he was a fashion-obsessed student in Sydney, Australia. Thompson answers our five questions on his inspiration and what goes into creating his singular fabrics and textiles.
The Present Tense
ON VIEW

The Accidental Expressionist

Martyn Thompson never set out to become a photographer. In fact, his career has taken a circular route leading him back to designing textiles, a passion first ignited when he was a fashion-obsessed student in Sydney, Australia. Thompson answers our five questions on his inspiration and what goes into creating his singular fabrics and textiles.

EXHIBITED WORKS