Vanessa Compton
Vanessa Compton was born in 1981 and raised in rural Vermont. Vanessa has lived in Dakar, Senegal studying the kora and its influence on contemporary hip hop music, and Kumasi, Ghana studying Highlife and palm wine guitar. In 2005 she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from CU Boulder with an emphasis in ceramic sculpture. For many years Vanessa maintained a life of migration working both as a seasonal rock climbing guide in the Southwest while also attending artist residencies. It was during this time that the Western American landscape etched itself into her work.
Her collages and sculptures have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the US and appear in private collections around the world. She has been awarded fellowships from The Brinton Museum, The Wallace Stegner House, Vermont Studio Center, Hubbell Trading Post & National Historic Site, The Brush Creek Foundation, Tongue River Artist Residency and Jentel Arts. She lives and works in Burlington, VT.
Collage & Acrylic on Vintage Arches Paper
21” x 29”
Framed in Maple w/ UV-Clear Glass: 26.5” x 34.25” x 1.25”
Collage, Acrylic, Ink, & Oil on Canvas
11” x 14” x 2” [Unframed]
created in collaboration with the artist's daughter, Vaughn Davenport
Collage, Acrylic, Ink, & Oil on Canvas
10” x 10” x 2” [Unframed]
created in collaboration with the artist's daughter, Vaughn Davenport
Collage & Watercolor on Vintage Arches Paper
Framed in Dark Wood: 12” x 15” x 2”
An artistic collaboration between Vanessa Compton & George Middleton
Collage, Acrylic, Spray Paint, Ink, & Oil on Canvas
Framed in Oxidized Metal: 13” x 17” x 2”
Collage, Acrylic, & Oil on Canvas
12” x 12” x .5”
Framed in Matte Black: 13.5” x 13.5” x 1.5”
Explore & collect original mixed media collages by Vermont-based artist, Vanessa Compton, online & in person at Soapbox Arts Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Burlington, Vermont. Explore featured artworks online 24/7 at soapboxarts.com, visit us during gallery hours, or request an in-person viewing appointment!
Explore & collect original mixed media collages by Vermont-based artist, Vanessa Compton, online & in person at Soapbox Arts Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Burlington, Vermont. Explore featured artworks online 24/7 at soapboxarts.com, visit us during gallery hours, or request an in-person viewing appointment!
Explore & collect original mixed media collages by Vermont-based artist, Vanessa Compton, online & in person at Soapbox Arts Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Burlington, Vermont. Explore featured artworks online 24/7 at soapboxarts.com, visit us during gallery hours, or request an in-person viewing appointment!
Explore & collect original mixed media collages by Vermont-based artist, Vanessa Compton, online & in person at Soapbox Arts Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Burlington, Vermont. Explore featured artworks online 24/7 at soapboxarts.com, visit us during gallery hours, or request an in-person viewing appointment!
Collect original mixed media collages by Vermont-based artist, Vanessa Compton, online and in person at Soapbox Arts, a contemporary art gallery in Burlington, Vermont. Explore featured artworks online, visit us during gallery hours, or request an in-person viewing appointment!
Collect original mixed media collages by Vermont-based artist, Vanessa Compton, online and in person at Soapbox Arts, a contemporary art gallery in Burlington, Vermont. Explore featured artworks online, visit us during gallery hours, or request an in-person viewing appointment!
Collect original mixed media collages by Vermont-based artist, Vanessa Compton, online and in person at Soapbox Arts, a contemporary art gallery in Burlington, Vermont. Explore featured artworks online, visit us during gallery hours, or request an in-person viewing appointment!
Collect original mixed media collages by Vermont-based artist, Vanessa Compton, online and in person at Soapbox Arts, a contemporary art gallery in Burlington, Vermont. Explore featured artworks online, visit us during gallery hours, or request an in-person viewing appointment!
Collect original mixed media collages by Vermont-based artist, Vanessa Compton, online and in person at Soapbox Arts, a contemporary art gallery in Burlington, Vermont. Explore featured artworks online, visit us during gallery hours, or request an in-person viewing appointment!
by Vanessa Compton
Collage & Acrylic on Vintage Arches Paper
21” x 29”
Framed in Maple w/ UV-Clear Glass: 26.5” x 34.25” x 1.25”
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