Thompson, Jan
Jan Thompson, a native of Durango, began tapestry weaving in 1972, working continuously in that medium until 1994. Her wall hangings are now in private homes throughout the country as well as in a number of corporate collections.
Beginning in 1994, Thompson began to silk screen prints using many of the same images that she had previously woven. She says, "I love to hike in the canyons of the Colorado Plateau. In my work, I am attempt to capture the colors, shapes and textures of the canyons and mesas of the Four Corners region."
Married to a southwest archaeologist, Thompson often utilizes architectural and artistic motifs of the prehistoric peoples of the southwest in her serigraphs. She and her husband sometimes take their four grandchildren with them in their 4-wheel drive to car camp in the canyons, often hiking three miles to find the latest rock art about which someone has told them. Most of the titles of her serigraphs are named for the general area from where the image was taken. Thompson says she is also enjoys interpreting the patterns of the Mimbres culture, particularly since so many of their sites have been looted and are in private collections, where their wonderful work cannot be seen by most people, except perhaps as small photographs in books.
Jan Thompson's serigraphs are hand-pulled and printed on 100 percent acid-free paper. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist. There are generally only 12 to 30 serigraphs of each image until the end of the edition. |  | |
"Three Rivers Feline" by Colorado artist Jan Thompson. These ever popular images are collected by buyers all over, many folks add to their collection year after year. This petroglyph image is of a mountain lion, with a symbol of the four directions on it's side. Each piece is framed, matted and on a bark paper or rice paper.
What lovely colors and patterns surround this Mimbres Bear. The design comes from the Mimbres people who lived in southeast Arizona and southwest New Mexico until approximately 1150 AD. Most of these designs have been left to us on their beautiful pottery. This serigraph is 16 inches by 7 inches, including a 2-1/2 inch mat and frame.
Shown is a reproduction of a petroglyph found in the southwest canyons by Durango native, Jan Thompson. This is a signed and numbered serigraph on high quality paper, 14-1/4 inches by 17-1/4 inches, including a 2-1/4 inch mat and frame.
This pretty guy, so graceful . . . and wiggly. There are so many here in the southwest - they can't be missed on any cross-country hike, scurrying across your path, or doing pushups on the nearest rock. This serigraph is 9 inches wide by 14 inches, including a 2-1/4 inch mat and frame. It is valued at $70.
A design from the Mimbres people from southwest New Mexico and southeast Arizona. This serigraph is printed on high quality paper and is 9 inches wide by 12 inches, including a 2-1/4 inch mat and frame. The price is $70.
This lively rabbit's design is from southwest New Mexico's Mimbres people. Almost all their designs are found on what remains of their pottery, and now you can have a beautiful example on high quality paper. This piece is 15 inches by 15 inches, including the 2-1/2 inch mat and frame, priced at $120.
Hello. We modern day folks can only guess what this figure is about, but those lovely round rolls on either side of her face are awfully similar to those on the Hopi women today. All of Jan Thompson's figurative works are taken from petroglyphs and rock art she has seen in her treks through the southwest's canyon lands. This one is 13 inches wide by 15 inches, including the 2-1/2 inch mat and frame, and is priced at $90.
"MONTEZUMA QUAIL" is a hand pulled serigraph, so each time the colors are unique. To hear these little birds hiccuping in the sage all around you on a desert evening is an experience not to be missed. Measures 32" x 33" including mat and frame. Call to see about special ordering this piece of art work.
"Mimbres Fish" is a serigraph that is hand pulled and each time the color is a unique combination. All of Nancy Young's works are limited editions. Mimbres design inspired, measures 32" x 30" including mat and frame.
"Mimbres Sunset"- Hand pulled serigraph and limited edition. These charming images are all historically based. Imagine the hot afternoon sun is gone, and the desert is stirring. The sky is turning orange and pink and lavender, and you might catch sight of a bighorn on the ridge. The quail are calling in the sagebrush and, if you look carefully, you're sure to see jackrabbit tracks. 36" x 32", including mat and frame.
