I am Samantha M. Thompson, an interdisciplinary creative currently based in Bedfordshire in the UK. I explore themes of race, identity and culture through poetry, storytelling, figurative drawing, and printmaking. I am ultimately passionate about contributing more nuance and variety for the representation of Black British people.
My art is meditative. Once I have chosen a subject, I commit to drawing them with the most attention. I spend hours drawing portraits for viewers to slow down and take in all the details of the face, of their life. I aim to give those who are often overlooked their time back.
My writing is explorative. I write stories to explore worlds, to stretch our perspective of what Black British life looks like. My poetry is a lyrical conversation about experiences. However, I don’t shy away from the more academic aspects of writing. I also write essays and articles on current social, political and cultural events. Essentially, I intend to continue multiple tools for expression and utilise them to the best of my abilities.
Artist CV
Education and Residencies
2020-23 | BA, Creative Writing and Fine Art, Aberystwyth University, UK
2024 | Fellowship Residency - Münchner Künstlerhaus (Sept-Oct)
Exhibitions
2023 | Bank Vault
2023 | Aberystwyth School of Art Degree Show
2023 | "This is Bedford" - Pride Of Place Bedford
2024 | "FACES" - Goldington Academy Arts Centre