Pippa Thomas (b. 1990 Isle of Man), is a visual artist living and working in Glasgow.
Through her practice Pippa explores healing, protection, ecology, women’s experience and place. Using drawing, writing, research and material exploration she works to unravel histories and build dreamlike images that aid in understanding the experience of placelessness, whilst furthering her interest in ecology and reverence of nature. Finding parallels between her experience as a woman and the treatment of nature at the hands of capitalist systems, she generates pieces drawn from imagination and memories of ancient oak rainforests and of her maternal ancestry.
Material research and experimentation is a key aspect of Pippa’s practice. Using food, manufacturing and paper waste, she explores the concepts of domesticity, mending and consumption, whilst accepting the ephemerality that comes with generating works from pre-used matter.
Through a rich collaborative research practice with artists and scientists Pippa works to challenge extractive capitalist ideologies towards both women and nature respectively.
Looking to understand how art can inspire, educate and shape
our views and relationship to ecology and each other.
Exhibitions
A Place To Fall Apart solo- New Glasgow Society 2023 | Glasgow John Byrne Award group- Summerhall 2023 | Edinburgh Tart Factory selected - Tart Gallery 2023 | London Holding Structures, Carrying Sanctuary solo- Stillpoint Spaces 2018 | London Now Falmouth group - Shoreditch Town Hall Basement 2013 | London
Awards/ Residencies/Funding
Found In Our Palms - Linkshouse, Pier Arts Centre, Orkney | September 2024 Creative Scotland Open Fund | 2024 Hope Scott Trust | 2024 John Byrne Award - Shortlisted artist | 2023
Collaborations
Two Isles | Ecology and Creative Practice www.twoislescollab.wordpress.com
Engaging restoratively with nature and sustainable materials with Dr M Bane, Glasgow, 2024
Found In Our Palms | Research collective with R Ord, R Travill, Glasgow 2024
Education
Royal Drawing School | Drawing Intensive 2022 Falmouth University | BA Hons Fine Art 2010 - 2013 Plymouth College of Art and Design | Foundation Diploma Art and Design 2009 - 2010
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