Vinette Thompson Art

$I’m really into textured and sculptural paintings at the moment and the artwork above is the result of ongoing exploration in my studio. The neutral ground is subtly fractured, with hairline cracks and ridges ~ exposing previous decisions burie$

Went back to @african_trading_port for another look today! Just so much to see! Africa under one roof! #africanart #africantradingport #waterfront #capetown #southafrica #africanartists #africanartifacts

@zeitzmocaa - an old Cape Town grain silo turned into an art gallery / museum. Loved the @zohraopoku exhibition! #zeitzmocaa #capetown #artmuseum #zohraopoku #capetownartgallery #capetownwaterfront

Handcrafted treasures galore! Saw the most amazing art from all over Africa today at @african_trading_port! I would love to know the stories behind each creation - whether it’s an ancient artifact, handcrafted jewellery or the stunning textiles

The last couple of months in my studio have all been about art exploration - curiosity over control! And I’ve loved it!
Trying new techniques, playing with materials, changing the brush, mixing the unexpected. It’s how creativity stays a

How good is it to live with ART! I’ve recently added to our collection at home and love how they’ve settled in! Welcome to the family @dianaellinger @neighbourhood_studio & @tali.steer! #artlove #artcollector #artathome

Torn edges, accidental colour mixes, a hint of text peeking through - sometimes the best parts of a collage are the surprises you couldn’t plan. #vinettethompsonart #melbourneartist #baysideartist #abstractart
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#inspiration
It’s funny how collected treasures find their way into my art.
Sometimes it’s the curve of an African mud vase I picked up at a roadside stall in Lesotho — it’s travelled continents with me for nearly 40 years (to

My work often serves as a visual diary. I often find that subtle influences inspired by interesting places visited, treasures collected and memories gathered, make it’s way onto the canvas. Colour choices can be influenced by an amazing Picass