JOSH THOMSON
Josh Thomson (b. 1996) is a painter living and working in Glasgow, Scotland. His work focuses on the human form. Working from direct observation, photographs and memory, he tries to capture the reality of his subject through focussing on structure, form and texture.
Josh began painting during his time studying Physics at Heriot-Watt University. His work is in private collections worldwide including the UK, USA, Europe, New Zealand and China.
Josh has been shortlisted for numerous prizes, including the Scottish Portrait Awards 2021 and the Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize 2023. In 2024, he appeared on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year Season 11.
His largest exhibition to date, ‘Re-Connecting’, was held at The Art Space, Cass Art, Glasgow in June/July 2024: ‘Re-Connecting’ 2024 Website
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Image: Mark Gallagher