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Exclusive Interview with Thom Priemon-Artist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Thom Priemon b. 1947 New Jersey, United States . The artist studied at The Philadelphia  College of Art from 1974 thru 1976. He then studied with his mentor, Francis Cortland Tucker, whom was a student of Charles Birchfield. Thom studied methods and materials with Tucker from 1978 thru 1980 and remained  close friends until Francis’s death. This is  where the artist developed his expertise in  the ancient medium of  en caustics. Thom has  worked in en caustics for some 40 years. Also  during the period of the 80’s the artist worked on stone lithography at Geo. Miller and Son in N.Y.C. and with Tamarind master printer Tim Sheesley as well as working in en-caustics.  Drexel University held a  book expo and the  artist won a gold medal for his hand printed  book of lithographs among major participants  from the NYC  publishing houses. During the  90’s The Wood mere Art Museum did a one  man exhibition Thom’s en caustic works as  well as The Philadelphia Museum of Art Gallery exhibited his en caustic still lifes throughout the 90’s. His works are in many  corporate collections through out the United  States such as Smith Kline, Bank of America and prestigious collections like the Defense  Department. He exhibited in the Philadelphia  Postal Service and Suzanne Brown Gallery of  Arizona. Recently during 2014 and 15 his work  was exhibited on the NASDAQ board in Times  Square along with a 200 floor building facade on Times Square. The year 2016 was a landmark year for the artist as he was  voted to exhibit in the digital exhibit Focus  at The Louvre Art Museum in Paris France. Later that year at the age of 69 he was in an exhibit in Chicago for Poets and Artist and was given the Award of Excellence by John Seed for his self portrait ” Painting <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NY Glam: Tell us a little about yourself and your career beginnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


I studied at the Phiadelphia College of Art with Francis Tucker in Philadelphia. My dream was to be a painter and thats what Francis Tucker made me. He was a student of Charles Burchfield and i believe his training with BurchField carried over to his teaching with me. i
feel like a second generation student of Burchfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


NY Glam: What projects are you currently working on?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am working on the paintings of the “Homeless in America”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


NY Glam: What art do you most identify with?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mostly my own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


NY Glam: What themes do you pursue?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homelessness and the people in my life<\/p>\n\n\n\n


NY Glam: What\u2019s your favorite art work? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hero!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


NY Glam: Tells us about some of your recent exhibitions. What memorable responses have you had to your work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My work recently has been in numerous art competitions which
they were accepted in every one and at times received cash awards and recognitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


NY Glam: Tell us about one of your projects which you are very proud of?The Homeless in America series shows the other side of humanity and how we handle this situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


NY Glam: What does \u201cbeing creative\u201d mean to you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being creative is the same as taking a breath it is my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


NY Glam: What are you trying to communicate with your art?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The side of humanity that most look away from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


NY Glam: What role does the Artist have in Society?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I work in encaustic a 2000 year old painting medium used by the Romans, Greeks and the Fayum Egyptian portrait artist. I want my work to travel 2000 years to show that civilization who we are\u2026where are we
from and where are we going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n