I’m Douglas Black, also known as Douglas Thompson, a multidisciplinary artist based in North Yorkshire.
My work includes papercutting, mosaics, theatre, performance, film and animation, alongside community and public art projects. I collaborate with disabled artists and community participants, and my practice-led PhD at Teesside University examines inclusive arts and creative collaboration. Explore my portfolio and gallery, or get in touch about workshops and commissions.
Frida Kahlo Community Mosaic
An 8,000-tile mosaic portrait of Frida Kahlo created with disabled artists and community participants at Artizan International, Harrogate. Developed over three months, the project combined mosaic making, creative learning and collaborative design. The finished installation was unveiled in Artizan’s shop window alongside artwork, prints and handmade objects created by the artists, celebrating creativity, visibility and the value of inclusive arts practice.