eran thomson - 2009 archibald prize entry

 

Self Portrait

Artist/Subject Bio:

Eran Thomson is a cancer survivor who works nights and weekends as Founder and Executive Director of Prepare to Live, the first and only non-profit, charitable organization founded and managed by cancer survivors dedicated to using the power of the web and film to build a Young Adult cancer community. www.preparetolive.org

His day job is Creative Director of Notice Corp. an international creative collective with hubs in Sydney and New York and "Proud Suppliers of Creativity You Can't Ignore." www.noticecorp.com

He is an inexhaustible source of innovative ideas, a brilliant problem solver, a gifted writer, and a true creative leader with an incredible eye for detail. His current focus is writing, producing and directing ads, branded content and entertainment.

Over the past 16 years he has worked as a Writer, Designer, Artist, Art Director, Creative Director and most recently, as a Film Director with a penchant for narrative storytelling and comedy. He has won numerous national and international creative advertising, design and film/TV awards, and his work has been frequently recognized in marketing textbooks, trade journals and creative annuals.

In addition to his work at Notice Corp. and Prepare to Live, Eran is Founder of the Re-Gallery, a showplace for his art, furniture, decorative objects and interior design created with the use of found objects and recycled materials. www.re-gallery.com