Barry Thompson
Jessica Wilkes Studio Award
2015/16
Barry Thompson's work dealt with sites of memory both literally and psychologically, tackling themes of ideals/failure, hope/pessimism, fact/fiction and love/loss. He considered that attempting to work with these universal themes through the process of drawing enabled him to engage with personal memories on a very intimate scale.
Barry lived and worked in London. He held an MA from the Royal College of Art and a BA from University of East London. Barry's previous group shows included There is a place…, New Art Gallery, Walsall and Hope & Despair, Cell Project Space, London.
Jessica Wilkes Award
The Jessica Wilkes Award was in memory of artist and former Acme tenant, Jessica Wilkes, and took place between 2008-16. It was one of two studio alternating awards for an Acme tenant, along with the Rita Harris Award. It provided artists with full rent relief on their Acme studio for one year, mentoring support and a bursary to support their practice over the year.