JB Thompson -- Artwork and Information About The Artist (Updated December 13, 2011)
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10-10-08
Chris,
Amazing that after years of searching for something about JB on the net I finally came across your site.
Of course I was delighted to see that this wonderful artist and friend will not be forgotten.
I first came across JB's work when I saw an exhibit of his bronze sculptures at the Maxwell gallery in SF in the mid-sixties. I had to have one. Called the Thompson home in LA, spoke to Sue, made a date, went to his studio and foundry and fell in love with him and Sue and, of course, his artistry. JB created a piece for the house I was building to fit the mood, the
space and the budget. That began what was a continuous love affair with his work and his
family right up until a week before his death when he and a group of his best friends shared his beloved hot tub for what was essentially a going away party. It was an event to remember. His passing was a great personal loss.
During our friendship I collected as many prints as I could afford. Unfortunately most of them, including the bronze, were lost to me in my divorce. However, JB, always generous and giving, in 1983, presented me and my new bride with a beautiful print as a wedding
present. The print hangs in our séjour along with other works of art as a constant reminder of our deep friendship. Over our fireplace is an early black and white (one red accent) print entitled Tranquility
which is my all time favorite. I wouldn't sell it for all the debt on Wall Street.
There you have a thumbnail sketch of my love and admiration for this extraordinary artist, his wife and son and the beautiful art he created during his short life.
Rather than fill up this space with photos of art, I attach a picture of JB and me at my wedding to the love of my life in Pasadena in 1983. (The one with the hair is JB)
I wish you well in your endeavor to spread the word and hope we can keep in touch. I have no knowledge of Sue's whereabouts. It is a pity.
With warm regards and best wishes,
Paul (and Dawn) Wood
France
Note: The upper left photo is the photo Paul forwards along. The lower left is his bride with JB and Sue in the background (although slightly out of focus, Paul apologizes...). CH
Chris,
Amazing that after years of searching for something about JB on the net I finally came across your site.
Of course I was delighted to see that this wonderful artist and friend will not be forgotten.
I first came across JB's work when I saw an exhibit of his bronze sculptures at the Maxwell gallery in SF in the mid-sixties. I had to have one. Called the Thompson home in LA, spoke to Sue, made a date, went to his studio and foundry and fell in love with him and Sue and, of course, his artistry. JB created a piece for the house I was building to fit the mood, the
space and the budget. That began what was a continuous love affair with his work and his
family right up until a week before his death when he and a group of his best friends shared his beloved hot tub for what was essentially a going away party. It was an event to remember. His passing was a great personal loss.
During our friendship I collected as many prints as I could afford. Unfortunately most of them, including the bronze, were lost to me in my divorce. However, JB, always generous and giving, in 1983, presented me and my new bride with a beautiful print as a wedding
present. The print hangs in our séjour along with other works of art as a constant reminder of our deep friendship. Over our fireplace is an early black and white (one red accent) print entitled Tranquility
which is my all time favorite. I wouldn't sell it for all the debt on Wall Street.
There you have a thumbnail sketch of my love and admiration for this extraordinary artist, his wife and son and the beautiful art he created during his short life.
Rather than fill up this space with photos of art, I attach a picture of JB and me at my wedding to the love of my life in Pasadena in 1983. (The one with the hair is JB)
I wish you well in your endeavor to spread the word and hope we can keep in touch. I have no knowledge of Sue's whereabouts. It is a pity.
With warm regards and best wishes,
Paul (and Dawn) Wood
France
Note: The upper left photo is the photo Paul forwards along. The lower left is his bride with JB and Sue in the background (although slightly out of focus, Paul apologizes...). CH
