Thomas is a Brisbane-based abstract artist with roots in South Africa. Graduating with a degree in architecture from the University of Pretoria in 1996, he embarked on his architectural journey, establishing his own practice in 2002. Alongside his wife Sureen, an interior architect who later joined the practice, they collaborated on numerous award-winning projects.

In 2018, they relocated to Australia with their two young daughters, spending four years on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula before settling in Brisbane.

Art has been a lifelong passion for Thomas, and he has explored painting and sculpture alongside his architectural career over the years. Upon relocating to Australia, he decided to immerse himself fully in his art, taking a hiatus from architecture. His artistic creations are deeply influenced by his architectural background, blending elements of both disciplines. Despite recently returning to architecture, Thomas remains committed to his art practice, with aspirations to establish a dual career in both architecture and art.