Kyle Thompson

Kyle Thompson (born January 11, 1992) the creation of a surreal world in order to depict concepts. Thompson specializes in self-portraiture and has a fascination with abandoned houses and empty forests, locations where the majority of his photographs take place.

Early life Thompson was born January 11, 1992.

He has no formal education in photography.

Style

Thompson is renowned for his use of unusual locations. He frequently uses abandoned houses, vacant forests and rivers and lakes. His love of the outdoors sprang from his distaste of the suburbs where he grew up. He has said "the suburbs are a fake and constructed reality."

Thompson's photographs have been called "surrealist and almost dreamlike". He has received attention for his artistic interpretation of the selfie.

Exhibitions Ghost Town, One Grand Gallery, Portland, Oregon, February 2015