Exploring Art, DJ Culture, and Creativity with Terry Thompson
S7 #67

Exploring Art, DJ Culture, and Creativity with Terry Thompson

In this captivating episode of The Truth In This Art, join host Rob Lee as he delves into a fascinating conversation with Terry Thompson, a self-taught American artist and renowned veteran club DJ/producer/promoter. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, and currently based in Baltimore, Maryland, Terry Thompson's artistic journey is a mesmerizing fusion of visual art and DJ culture.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Terry's unique creative process and the role color plays in his artwork as he shares his inspirations and memories of album covers, magazine images, and movie posters from his formative years.
  • How his experiences in the dance and DJ community have influenced his artistic practice, seamlessly blending music and visual expression.
  • Terry's influences, from legendary artists like Pablo Picasso and Basquiat to iconic figures in DJ culture, and his perspective on maintaining creativity in the face of comparisons.
  • Terry's view of Baltimore through the lens of creativity and art, highlighting the city's vibrant artistic scene and his own contributions as an artist and DJ.

Join us as we explore Terry Thompson's dynamic artistic journey, uncovering the intersection of music, visual art, and cultural expression, and gaining insights into his unique perspective on creativity and the power of artistic fusion.


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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor
Photos:
  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.
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Creators and Guests

Rob Lee
Host
Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Terry Thompson
Guest
Terry Thompson
Painter, Terry Thompson, a self-taught American artist, born in Chicago, Illinois and currently based in Baltimore, Maryland. He also well-known veteran club dj/producer/promoter with releases on the London, UK record label Defected