How do you transform a single moquette into a work of monumental significance? Today on Female Frequency Podcast, I am honored to welcome the incomparable Cappy Thompson, whose approach to being creative has forever altered the landscape of public art. With the largest single image glass painting on display in the United States, Cappy’s work challenges the status quo, encouraging artists to not only think bigger and to ground their creative endeavors in content.
“My work—which spans several decades and a variety of scales, from the intimate to the monumental—has always been driven by content,” Cappy reflects. This philosophical and feminist approach to art-making is evident in her signature mythopoetic style, a blending of storytelling and symbolism. Whether in her monumental 33 x 90 feet installation at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or her intricate 12 x 15 foot mural, Gathering the Light at the Museum of Glass, Cappy’s work defines what it means to create art that resonates with a journey and connection.
Her story is a roadmap for women artists seeking to secure large-scale commissions in a male-dominated field, cultivating meaningful relationships, and the magic of surrounding yourself with people who mention your name in a room full of opportunities.
In this episode, we talk about:
✨ The roadmap behind monumental public commissions, including her iconic works at Sea-Tac Airport.
🤝 The significance of artist-to-artist relationships, including Barbara Earl Thomas, Dale Chihuly have shaped her career.
🎨 Cappy’s autobiographical sensibility and innovative use of grisaille painting techniques and vitreous enamels to create intricate, mythopoetic narratives that push the boundaries of glass art.
Take a look at Cappy’s career and gallery representation on cappythompson.com
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