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Brain Trust is a compilation of collaborative drawings and paintings produced by Peter Thompson and James Kirkpatrick (a.k.a Thesis) . Peter and James have been working together on drawings since 2000. Peter with a history of doodling and zine making and James with a background in graffiti. Their artwork has a non-linear narrative that incorporates a psuedo comic-book aesthetic and multiple references to popular culture.

Foreward by Marc Bell & introduction by Paul Bright. Featuring art collaborations with Marc Bell, Beau Labute, Jason McLean, Nicholas Di Genova, Jennifer Robertson, Steph Davidson, Steve Debruyn, Rosie Cook.

• 96 Pages
• 8.5” x 8.5”
• Edition of 1000
• Printed & Bound in Canada
• Limited edition 3 colour handmade screenprint / Print edition of 200. Signed and numbered.

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1. Brain Trust Artshow @ Magic Pony, Toronto BRAIN TRUST An exhibition of artwork from the book Brain Trust – by Peter Thompson and James Kirkpatrick Opening Reception: Thursday, June 25 from 7-10pm Artists will be in attendance Location: Magic Pony 694 Queen St. West Toronto, ON, Canada 416-861-1684 Exhibition Dates: June 22 – 28, 2009 Event Description: A showcase of artwork from the book Brain Trust, by Peter Thompson and James Kirkpatrick (aka [...]...
2. The Coast Reviews Brain Trust Dave Hayden of Halifax newspaper The Coast reviews James Kirkpatrick and Peter Thompson’s new book Brain Trust. “In almost every art form, collaboration is integral, if not vital in inspiring and evolving an artist’s career. But most painters, printmakers and sculptors prefer to work in isolation. There is one exception to that rule—graffiti. In the world [...]...
3. Brain Trust Interviewed in Monday Magazine Peter Thompson and James Kirkpatrick have a been interviewed in the current issue of Monday Magazine. Pump up the Jam By: Amanda Farrell Peter Thompson and James Kirkpatrick get in each others’ heads It’s obvious that Peter Thompson and James Kirkpatrick feed off each other. Really, one need only look as far as the two London, Ontario artists’ [...]...
4. Brain Trust Book – Promo Video Here’s a little promo video we put together to showcase some of the artwork in our recently published Brain Trust book. James Kirkpatrick who collaborates with Peter Thompson in Brain Trust also did the soundtrack for this video. Check out more of Thesis Sahib’s music at his myspace page. View/Purchase Brain Trust ...
5. Brain Trust Book Launch & Art Show The Brain Trust book launch and art exhibition at the Boucherat Gallery in Victoria. Peter Thompson & James Kirkpatrick hung their drawings from the Brain Trust book and played an improv music set. ...

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