Ann Thomson is an acclaimed Australian artist known for her unique approach to painting, where the subconscious closely interacts with place or image. Her work reveals a deep fascination with suspended elements and an obsession with the invisible reality lurking beneath the surface of things. Her nervous and fluid calligraphy evokes the rock paintings of the Aboriginal people from northern Australia, reflecting a subtle connection to cultural roots and the natural landscape.

From the beginning, Ann Thomson has explored the turbulence of water as well as the invisible movements of air, themes she develops through recurring motifs such as flying machines, sails, and windmills. This exploration extends beyond the canvas, also nourishing her sculptures and mobiles, which run parallel in her body of work.

Based in Sydney, Ann Thomson has exhibited widely both in Australia and internationally, with shows in China, France, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Germany. Her reputation was notably recognized in 1992 when she represented Australia at the Seville World Expo, where she created the monumental sculpture Australia Felix for the Australian pavilion.

“I am fascinated by what is both visible and invisible, what lies beneath the surface. My painting is an exploration of these multiple realities, blending the tangible and the intangible,” explains Ann Thomson.

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