Breanna Thompson is a New Orleans-born artist and filmmaker working across public art, mixed media, and experimental cinema. Her practice integrates sculpture, painting, collage, and digital media to create layered works that explore memory, identity, and collective healing. Rooted in Creole and Black cultural traditions, Thompson transforms ecological and historical narratives into contemporary forms that invite reflection and participation.

Her public artworks and installations engage audiences in both physical and digital space, bridging traditional craft with emerging technologies. In parallel, Thompson’s film practice expands these themes into moving image, using experimental structures to explore the intersections of history, imagination, and cultural continuity.

Through both visual and cinematic work, Thompson positions art as a restorative force—building connections across communities while honoring resilience, ancestry, and shared vision.

Describe your art in three words.

Communal, restorative, multifaceted

Describe yourself in one word.

Reflective

What do you love the most about creating art in your community? What particular part of your immediate environment, in your neighborhood specifically influences your work?

I love telling my community’s stories. Letting viewers have a look into our real stories feels really important and special. I’m very fortunate to be trusted with these stories. They’re precious.

Describe your creative process. Are there any rituals or rites of passage you exercise before you begin a new piece?

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Who are your artistic influences or gurus?

In New Orleans, art and music go hand in hand. What type of music, band or song lyric best describes your work?

Where can we find you when you are not creating art?

What is your favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year?

What is something people don’t know about you? A fun fact.

All works listed online are available to be viewed at Where y’Art Works Gallery by appointment.

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