Will René Thomson (b. 2000) is an inter-disciplinary artist from rural Cambridgeshire who is currently based in Lincolnshire. His practice revolves around conceptual themes and responses to natural environments, often blending fantastical themes with socio-political or personal issues. A practicing artist since 2021, Thomson is primarily concerned with the concept of "the landscape as an entity", dream-creatures, haunted houses, rural folklore, alchemical elements, and wildlife conservation.
At present, Thomson is studying BA Fine Art and intends to carry on his studies in the field of Art Research, with a focus on community engagement with natural spaces through arts practices and combining ecology with art methodologies. Thomson also manages an independent Lincolnshire-based arts collective called Damage Control Arts. He is open to collaborations with artists and groups, and can be reached using the 'Contact' page on this website.
A full CV can also be provided upon request.
Exhibitions
2024
2024
607 at Southside, Southside, Lincoln [group show]
A Sense of Belonging, Project Space Plus, University of Lincoln [group show]
Spare Me the Details (Obscene Pomegranate), General Practice Studios, Lincoln [group show]
Groundings: Flower Moon - Growing Passion, Project Space Plus, University of Lincoln [as a curatorial assistant]
Nouveau Magazine Issue 2 (Nouveau Magazine), Stephen Langton Building, University of Lincoln
A Sense of Belonging, Project Space Plus, University of Lincoln [group show]
Spare Me the Details (Obscene Pomegranate), General Practice Studios, Lincoln [group show]
Groundings: Flower Moon - Growing Passion, Project Space Plus, University of Lincoln [as a curatorial assistant]
Nouveau Magazine Issue 2 (Nouveau Magazine), Stephen Langton Building, University of Lincoln
2023
Bodies of Practice, Project Space Plus, University of Lincoln [degree show]
Taking Place: Artists in the Now (UK New Artists), St Mark's Square, Lincoln [group show]
50,000 Hours, Project Space Plus, University of Lincoln [degree show]
Taking Place: Artists in the Now (UK New Artists), St Mark's Square, Lincoln [group show]
50,000 Hours, Project Space Plus, University of Lincoln [degree show]
2022
Gaia / Earth Day (Creative Collective), Lincoln Museum & Usher Gallery, Lincoln [group show]
Tangled Bank (Creative Collective), Courtyard Gallery, Lincoln Museum & Usher Gallery, Lincoln [group show]
What Inspires Art? (Usher Open Art), Usher Gallery, Lincoln [group show]
University of Lincoln Arts Foundation Year Showcase, Peter De Wint Building, University of Lincoln
Tangled Bank (Creative Collective), Courtyard Gallery, Lincoln Museum & Usher Gallery, Lincoln [group show]
What Inspires Art? (Usher Open Art), Usher Gallery, Lincoln [group show]
University of Lincoln Arts Foundation Year Showcase, Peter De Wint Building, University of Lincoln
2021
ECOllective (Creative Collective), Courtyard Gallery, Lincoln Museum & Usher Gallery, Lincoln [group show]
Flying Into Action (Creative Collective), Digital Exhibition [group show]
Flying Into Action (Creative Collective), Digital Exhibition [group show]