Terry Thompson

Chicago-raised, Baltimore-based Terry Thompson returns to chart the evolution from his “Alien Conversations” dreamscapes to a bold new series of vein-laced canvases—while still dropping four-hour house sets on Europe’s airwaves. Mixing oils, collage, and heavy black “veins” that pump energy through his latest figures How military structure (and DJ crate-digging) keep the studio schedule razor-sharp Bouncing between 12-painting cycles, live radio mixes, and an upcoming Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) talk on April 10th 2025 Why large-scale works, community advice, and zero “starving-artist” myths shape his practice Lessons from decades behind turntables: backup flash drives, beat-driven basslines, and reading the room Ready for deeper cuts? Hit play, then see the work at thompsonstreet.com and listen to his previous episode here . The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund , the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore) . Host : Rob Lee Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis . Production: Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis Edited by Daniel Alexis Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor Photos: Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media. Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted. Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas ( Fundraising ): https://www.fracturedatlas.org The Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.social The Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=en The Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/ The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

In this captivating episode of The Truth In This Art, join host Rob Lee as he delves into a fascinating conversation with Terry Thompson, a self-taught American artist and renowned veteran club DJ/producer/promoter. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, and currently based in Baltimore, Maryland, Terry Thompson's artistic journey is a mesmerizing fusion of visual art and DJ culture. In this episode, we discuss: Terry's unique creative process and the role color plays in his artwork as he shares his inspirations and memories of album covers, magazine images, and movie posters from his formative years. How his experiences in the dance and DJ community have influenced his artistic practice, seamlessly blending music and visual expression. Terry's influences, from legendary artists like Pablo Picasso and Basquiat to iconic figures in DJ culture, and his perspective on maintaining creativity in the face of comparisons. Terry's view of Baltimore through the lens of creativity and art, highlighting the city's vibrant artistic scene and his own contributions as an artist and DJ. Join us as we explore Terry Thompson's dynamic artistic journey, uncovering the intersection of music, visual art, and cultural expression, and gaining insights into his unique perspective on creativity and the power of artistic fusion. 🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧 The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund , the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore) . Host : Rob Lee Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis . Production: Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis Edited by Daniel Alexis Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor Photos: Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media. Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted. Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas ( Fundraising ): https://www.fracturedatlas.org The Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.social The Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=en The Truth In This Art Podc