Thomas Campbell Ampersand
Ampersand presents new works by American artist Thomas Campbell, marking his first solo exhibition with Joshua Liner Gallery. Spanning painting, sculpture, original bronzes, and hand-sewn works, the exhibition highlights Campbell’s multidisciplinary practice and intuitive visual language. Central to the show is the recurring motif of the gourd—an organic form that appears across media and serves as both symbol and structure—reflecting Campbell’s interest in natural materials, craft traditions, and the celebratory strangeness of everyday life.
Thomas Campbell (b. 1969) is an American multidisciplinary artist working across painting, sculpture, film, music, and textile-based practices. He is widely recognized for his role in the influential Beautiful Losers movement and for his distinctive sewn paper works, bronze sculptures, and mixed-media paintings. Campbell has directed several films, founded the creative platform Um Yeah Arts, and established Galaxia Records and Um Yeah Press. His work has been exhibited internationally, with selected solo exhibitions at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History; V1 Gallery, Copenhagen; Roberts & Tilton, Los Angeles; and Gallery A.S., Sydney. Campbell currently lives and works in Bonny Doon, California.
Attempting to Be Here, 2014 Acrylic, gouache, spray paint on wood panels and gourds 44 x 78 in (111.8 x 198.1 cm)
Der, 2010 Bronze 24 x 18 x 11 inches 61 x 45.7 x 27.9 cm
Fauna no.4, 2014 Acrylic, gouache on gourd with bronze stand 18 x 32 x 5.5 in (45.7 x 81.3 x 14 cm)
Medium Quilt, 2013 Paper, acrylic, packaging envelopes, thread, spray paint, pencil, rice bags, various currency 48 x 22 in (121.9 x 55.9 cm)
Ummmm Guy, 2014 29 x 16.5 x 3 inches Acrylic, gouache, spray paint on wood
Wading, 2014 Acrylic, gouache, spray paint on wood panels and gourds 58 x 32 in (147.3 x 81.3 cm)