John Thompson

John was born Salem, Lees, Oldham in 1924. Was a founder member of Saddleworth Art Group and member of Oldham Art Soc. His early career involved display design.

First one man show held at Salford Art Gallery 1988. Has also exhibited at the Royal Watercolour Society and taken part in many solo and mixed exhibitions throughout the northwest. His work is represented in private collections all over the world.

John's works in a wide variety of media, experimenting with paint combinations and effects. His imagery is rooted in the mid 1900's but his work elicits a response from people of all ages. His subjects are many and varied but he is best known for his Groups Series - images of the working man.