Numbers 6 and 7

After the amazing response I received for the paintings in the A state of Matter exhibition (see previous post) I found myself inspired and motivated to continue the Raven series rather than moving on to another subject matter.

And here I find my self with Unitled Ravens VI and VII – this is unlikely the end of this.

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22 x 30″ ink on paper.

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22 x 30″ ink on paper.

 

I managed to capture the whole process of Raven VI and turn it into a time-lapse.

Here are a few photographs of the process, look for some raven prints soon.

 

Thank you for looking.

A State of Matter Exhibition

A State of Matter -1On Thursday, November 9, “A State of Matter” opened at the Volcom Garden in Austin, Texas featuring work by Arik Roper, John Baizley, Jacob Bannon, and myself. I am very fortunate that I helped bring this exhibition together with the help of Michael Sieben, the gallery curator.I have been inspired by Arik, John and Jake for years, and when the opportunity arose to have a group exhibition together, I had to make sure it came to be.

Although our work is different and comes from a multitude of backgrounds and disciplines, it has a familiar thread running through it.
It is this thread that I wanted to explore and place in a state of physical being, placing our identities together for a short period to allow them to become a solid presence.Below are images of the work in the show, all are available for purchase unless otherwise sold. please contact Esteban Rey for information-  erey1975@gmail.comWork by Thomas Hooper.

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Work by Arik Roper – http://arikroper.com

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Work by Jacob Bannon – https://jacobbannon-com

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Work by John Dyer Baizley – http://aperfectmonster.com

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Some images from the install, our friend Richey Beckett come bay and said hello and burlesque were incredible and helped out so much.

The poster printed by Industry print shop.

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And below some images by Camille Mayor from the opening night, over 1500 hundred people attended, beyond our wildest expectations!!!!

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Below is a link to the Gallery’s website.

https://www.volcom.com/truetothis/a-state-of-matter-exhibition-arik-roper-john-dyer-baizley-jacob-bannon-thomas-hooper-volcom-garden/

 

Website and Portfolio updates

Hello, I’ve given this long standing website of mine a little overhaul, new art and tattooing portfolios, a new contact form and books, prints and ephemera website links.

thank you for looking!!!

Art Portfolio

Tattooing Portfolio

Contact Form

Books

Raking Light Projects

Burlesque Design

 

Mean Folk

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Andrew at Raking Light Projects has also updated my section on his website, Thank you!

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The Traveler, II.

Here is a little video and some images of my traveler II prints. So pleased with how these turned out, definitely way above my expectations, as always thank you to Andrew @rakinglightprojects for believing in my ideas and @brlsq @benbrlsq for excuting them. #thomashooperart  – thank you!!!!!!

Heres the details of the prints, available now via https://rakinglightprojects.com/collections/travelerII

SIZE: 30″ (H) X 22″ (W) / 76 X 55.9CM

300gsm Somerset Satin White paper. Printed by Burlesque of North America.

Varied edition of 75, signed.

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