Martin Thompson

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Martin Thompson is currently working on an ambitious project to produce 5000 portraits of artists.
Some of Martin’s techniques date back to the mid 1800s.
Martin is unafraid to experiment with multimedia and collage techniques.

Born in Bath and now working in nearby Bristol, Martin Thompson is a British photographer with a multimedia approach. His Black & White Photography has a romantic and nostalgic quality, and he has been known to use traditional techniques that date back to as early as the mid 1800s. He also works with Collage to create interesting prints with diverse subjects and styles. Lately, he has been working on a Portrait Photography series called thefacecollective, a project that aims to shoot 5000 portraits of artists, ranging from the late Amy Winehouse to Boy George.

Martin Thompson’s Career

Following his BA in Fine Art Photography, Martin received interest and respect throughout the artistic community. He has worked without the aid of sponsorship to produce his portraiture series titled thefacecollective, and the exhibition of the first 1600 portraits is scheduled for 2020. Many of these portraits are of famous artists and musicians from all different styles and genres.

Style and Artistic Process

Martin’s style is extremely diverse, and can range from traditional photography techniques to multimedia collages. While some pieces appear understated and minimal, others work with different layers and mediums to produce a textural effect. It is this willingness to experiment that makes Martin’s work stand out from the crowd.

Selected Works

Amy Winehouse by Martin Thompson

Amy Winehouse

Photography - 76x51 cm
Yungblud by Martin Thompson

Yungblud

Photography - 76x51 cm
Slowthai by Martin Thompson

Slowthai

Photography - 76x51 cm
Femi Kuti by Martin Thompson

Femi Kuti

Photography - 76x51 cm
Aurora by Martin Thompson

Aurora

Photography - 76x51 cm
Aldous Harding by Martin Thompson

Aldous Harding

Photography - 76x51 cm
James Blake by Martin Thompson

James Blake

Photography - 76x51 cm
Mabel by Martin Thompson

Mabel

Photography - 76x51 cm
Jorja Smith by Martin Thompson

Jorja Smith

Photography - 76x51 cm
Miles Kane by Martin Thompson

Miles Kane

Photography - 76x51 cm

Wilko Johnson

Photography - 76x51 cm

Yasiin Bey

Photography - 76x51 cm

Frank Carter

Photography - 76x51 cm

Dr John Cooper Clarke

Photography - 76x51 cm

Jim Reid

Photography - 76x51 cm

Damian Marley

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Calum Scott

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Birdy

Photography - 76x51 cm

Dermot Kennedy

Photography - 76x51 cm

Billy Bragg

Photography - 76x51 cm

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