LaVern David Thompson Art Studio

Colorful Shell Wire Sculpture

2012-01-08T13:03:00.001-05:00

This colorful wire sculpture sun has polished shell

pieces for rays and measures approx. 18"x 22"

Wire Basket by Artist LaVern David Thompson

2011-12-16T04:07:00.000-05:00

This work in progress is a continuous wire basket.

It stands a little over a foot tall and is about 15 inches in diameter.

The LaVern David Thompson continuous wire sculpture display

will hang through December at Hot Shops at 13th & Nicholas

in Omaha NE. Sculptures priced to stuff stockings as low as $18.oo

Contact ldtartstudio@gmail.com for a personal tour.

Wire Sculpture Serpent & Dove by LaVern David Thompson

2011-12-13T04:29:00.000-05:00

Work in Progress

Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.

Wire Baskets by Wire Sculptor LaVern David Thompson

2011-12-07T12:07:00.001-05:00

For some time basket weaving has been associated with asylums for use as therapy for patients with marginal mental abilities and the indigenous or early man for use as containers or trade. As a basket maker I believe I may rest somewhere between.

The designs I apply are influenced by the baskets of various time periods; from the lines of Egyptian culture and the colors used in of the Mapuche of Chile to the vegetable basket I watched my grandmother use in the 1960’s. The technique I have created, although it possesses many similar challenges and opportunities, is not actually weaving at all. This method eliminates the process of weaving or alternating between mainstays known as warps. The particular continuous, single, wire sculpture I have developed I named the coil tie method, partially referring to the coil of wire used in the creation of sculptures.

This collection of baskets I call “The Basket Case”, as I explore the future of new designs, sizes and purposes, the endless possibilities are a temptation for the sane. Thoughts seem to wander when I have a 300 foot spool of wire to work with so look for new pieces in 2012 and beyond. To see future baskets and other sculptures visit; ldtartstudio.blogspot.com

Wire Sculpture Cross from Wire Sculptor LaVern David Thompson.

2011-11-24T11:52:00.001-05:00

Wire Sculpture Cross from "A Collection of Crosses" by wire sculptor LaVern David Thompson.

Available at Hot Shops 13 & Nicholas Omaha, NE

LaVern David Thompson Displays Wire Sculpture At Hot Shops

2011-11-14T13:28:00.000-05:00

Click for a taste of "Mysterious Continuous Wire Sculptures"

LaVern David Thompson Displays Wire Sculpture At Hot Shops. Well over seventy wire sculpture are on exhibit at Hot Shops in Omaha's premier artist's studio center. LaVern hangs a wide variety of subjects from lizards to mobiles although not his record setting display yet Thompson plans to add more pieces including a few wire baskets from his work of new directions. The show will run though Dec. 31 2011. Hot Shops 13th & Nicholas Omaha, NE (see site home for map)

LaVern David Thompson Wire Sculpture

2011-11-09T11:36:00.000-05:00

Here is a map to Hot Shops. I will be at my post on The "Second Floor Select" Friday 11-11-11 for a night of conversation and wire sculpting. There is also an opening for the Four Horseman and the Exquisite Elevens on the first floor. Thanks to Hot Shops for the map.

Continuous Wire Sculpture Seahorse

2011-11-01T07:59:00.000-04:00

This seahorse wire sculpture suspends itself in the display at Hotshops November and December 2011. Details about the display and other LaVern David Thompson works will be posted in days to come. contact ldtartstudio@gmail.com

2011-10-07T06:18:00.000-04:00

Measuring 22" x 11" Gill the Gull flies high representing the Large Creatures Display. A technique developed by LaVern David Thompson allows this remarkable piece to be constructed from one single piece of wire.

LaVern David Thompson Wire Sculpture

2011-09-13T15:10:00.000-04:00

The web site has been receiving a lot of views from people in Singapore. Please post comments from time to time to let me know how you are doing and how you heard of LaVern David Thompson Art Studio. Make sure to join the the site, joining helps promote the sculptures and gives you the option of receiving emails or one can join privately with out the emails.

Wire Fish by wire artist LaVern David Thompson

2011-09-05T04:08:00.000-04:00

Continuous wire sculpture is amazing to envision, create and attempt to follow the wire's path once the sculpture is complete. One of the challenges of wire sculpture is translating a three dimensional object to a two dimensional picture. The name of this fish is Mik and it is about 12 inches long. This wire fish is one of a kind and it is part of the "Creatures Under The Sun" collection. For information on how to obtain a LaVern David Thompson wire sculpture email ldtartstudio@gmail.com (Click here for "Creatures Under The Sun" slide show)

2011-08-27T04:56:00.000-04:00

This colorful sculpture is titled MaySun, It measures about 20 inches in height. Although MaySun is currently shining in someones home you can have a one of a kind sun shining in your home contact; ldtartstudio@gmail.com

LaVern David Thompson, Wire Sculpture Flower

2011-08-24T17:14:00.001-04:00

Orange Flower 4" x 10" Click here for a flower slide show.

Thoughts of Dr. Seuss Mobile by LaVern David Thompson

2011-08-23T02:29:00.000-04:00

The colors and quirky disposition of this mobile references it as The Dr. Suess Mobile (no legal relationship of course) I believe this mobile resides in Arizona. Click here for slide show.

Theater Mask by wire sculptor LaVern David Thompson

2011-08-19T13:54:00.000-04:00

Theater mask and other works by LaVern David Thompson are on display at LaCasa, 45th and Leavenworth in Omaha. The show has been extended through the 11th of September. This show is a must see for anyone interested in wire sculpture or just art in general. It is also the largest solo wire sculpture exhibit in Omaha history.

The First Hand by Wire Sculptor LaVern David Thompson

2011-08-19T13:34:00.001-04:00

The bones, muscles, tendons, skin and form of a hand makes it very interesting to sculpt. This hand is about 10 inches long with the wrist. For purchase information visit www.ldtartstudio.blogspot.com or contact; ldtartstudio@gmail.com

LaVern David Thompson Wire Sculpture

2011-08-11T16:40:00.000-04:00

The Dali Hand. Inspired by the morphed meaning of being more than one. Four inches in distance.

Sharkfish. Wire Sculpture by LaVern David Thompson

2011-08-09T13:51:00.000-04:00

Lunch was just fine for the standing Sharkfish although he won't grow longer than 7 inches.

LaVern David Thompson Wire Sculpture

2011-08-07T12:53:00.000-04:00

Harvest is a sculpture from "The Ocean Project". The wire net encases sections of large shells. The chains are costructed from wire links. Harvest is approx. 40" long and 30" wide. This sculpture is on dislay until the end of August in LaCasa's main dining room. 44th and Leavenworth Omaha,NE Email ldtartstudio@gmail.com with any questions.

2011-07-26T15:19:00.000-04:00

Stop in and see The Pippi, although I am not so sure on the spelling of his name. If anyone knows the correct spelling please pass it on. LaCasa 44th and Leavenworth in Omaha.

LaVern David Thompson Continuous Wire Sculpture Crucifix.

2011-07-26T14:30:00.000-04:00

This continuous wire crucifix is from 2009, it is about 2.5 feet tall and now hangs somewhere in Florida. For those of you in Omaha NE, Explore my works past and present at LaCasa's 44th and Leavenworth.

LaVern David Thompson Classics in Wire

2011-07-23T04:39:00.000-04:00

Wire sculpture can be interesting strange. These small sculptures are wire versions of classic artworks. Can you identify the classic in the representation?

A colorful three dimensional lizard by LaVern David Thompson

2011-07-22T07:25:00.000-04:00

A colorful three dimensional lizard sneaks around in the grass at a length of almost 12". Although I don't know his name I am not frightened. Email with any questions or a name idea if you have one.
I am not frightened.

LaVern David Thompson Continuous Wire Sculpture "Sister"

2011-07-17T04:12:00.001-04:00

LaVern David Thompson Continuous Wire Sculpture "Sister"

A visual taste of new work at LaCasa. Opening Tuesday July 19th 6pm-8pm @ LaCasa Pizzeria 44th & Leavenworth. Display until the end of August.

May Sun, Continuous Wire Sculpture by LaVern David Thompson

2011-07-14T00:06:00.000-04:00

May Sun

May Sun Continuous Wire Sculpture by LaVern David Thompson. Continuous Wire Sculpture Suns are on display at LaCasa Pizzaria 44th & Leavenworth Omaha, Meet the artist July 19th 6pm-8pm.