Thomas Baillieul

Tom holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Earth Science from the University of Massachusetts, and has worked in such diverse areas as: mineral exploration around the world; preparing environmental impact studies for the U. S. Government; and leading the clean-up of retired nuclear facilities. His travels and time spent living in southern Africa were his introduction to different cultures and ways of thinking, and have moved him to social justice activism. In recent years he has become an award-winning visual artist, and have participated on the boards of the Ohio Art League, and the Clintonville Arts Guild. Currently, he lives in Columbus with his wife of 52 years and works part-time as the Exhibitions Coordinator for the Priscilla R Tyson Cultural Arts Center.

My art emerges from the ideas that pop continuously into my mind. I don’t pursue a single style or subject matter, or medium; rather, I have broad themes and styles that I return to as new ideas arise. Nearly every work I create is narrative. I present a concept, a snapshot image, or a question - whether addressing issues of social or environmental justice, cosmic connections, travel, or the humor of the surreal. I like to challenge viewers’ perceptions of reality and try to get them to think deeply about who they are in relation to the world around them. Viewers are then encouraged to complete the story from their own experiences.

Ohio

United States