Michelle Thompson

Michelle Thompson is an illustrator and has worked succssfully in publishing, editorial and design. Her illustrations have appeared internationally, most notably in collaboration with the influential British designer Vaughn Oliver. Michelle has also illustrated Cherie Blair's book ' The Goldfish Bowl' and 'The Wasp Factory' by Iain Banks.

Michelle’s work combines found materials (books, magazines, packaging, photographs, postcards and other printed ephemera) with painted, drawn and printed elements. Her work alludes to shared memory - cutting-up and re-assembling images from recent history, to reflect contemporary themes and popular culture.
She works using a combination of traditional collage techniques and digital technology.