Artist Information:
John Simms
Jackson, WY
United States
Member Since: Mar 2002
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Artist Statement:
Several years ago, my
sculptural works took a
definite trend to the
mathematical. Geometric forms
began to dominate, and I now
find myself fascinated by the
possibilities inherent in the
most basic of forms: circle,
triangle, and rectangle. My
works transcend these
Euclidian forms by bending,
warping and fastening them
into unexpected shapes and
surprising relationships.
I love transforming heavy
metal plate into organic
configurations emanating vital
strength. I often wake in the
middle of the night full of
creative energy, and run to
the studio as my mind
processes and manipulates
geometric forms and
mathematical surfaces. I cut,
bend and weld steel with a
passion driven by the need to
physically realize what I so
clearly see in my mind. While
the resulting maquette might
weigh as much as 50 pounds and
would be appreciated by many
as a finished piece, it is but
a fraction the size of what I
envision as its final form. I
am aware of the negative
spaces only after construction
of the piece, and consider
them as serendipitous after
effects. There is so much
more to the piece than its
structure. Much of the beauty
is in the shadows cast and the
changing ...
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Artist Reviews:
Bibliography:
Deanna Carr “Jackson Sculptor
Finds Fulfillment,” Jackson
Hole News & Guide, 5.28.03
Kimberley Beekman “Sculptor
John Simms Completes ‘Imploded
Cube,’” Jackson Hole Guide,
6.27.01
Kimberley Beekman
“Contemporary Art Carves a
Niche,” Jackson Hole Guide,
6.30.01
Dina Mishev “Regional Artists
to Show Work,” Jackson Hole
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Collections:
Indianapolis Art Center
Indianapolis, IN
Omniplex, Kirkpatrick Science
and Airspace Museum
Oklahoma City, OK
Teton Valley Art Center
Driggs, ID
Teton County Library
Jackson, WY
Stanley & Karen Chatham
Chuck & Muriel Chidsey
Jane Dudley
Marjorie B. Getz
Joe & Gainor Bennett
Robert Berkelo
Charles & Debby Bryant
Dick & Ione Hall
Laura Howat
Richard & ...
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John Simms's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to John Simms's Portfolio. Browse Simms's body of work: Several years ago, my sculptural works took a definite trend to the mathematical. Geometric forms began to dominate, and I now find myself fascinated by the possibilities inherent in the most basic of forms: circle, triangle, and rectangle. My works transcend these Euclidian forms by bending, warping and fastening them into unexpected shapes and surprising relationships.
I love transforming heavy metal plate into organic configurations emanating vital strength. I often wake in the middle of the night full of creative energy, and run to the studio as my mind processes and manipulates geometric forms and mathematical surfaces. I cut, bend ... |
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IMPLODING CUBE, 2001
Mixed Media Sculpture,
9 x 14 X 9 feet
Availability: Sold
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IMPLODING OCTAHEDRON, 2003
Mixed Media Sculpture,
60 x 144 X 60 inches
Price: US$ 42000
€: 26827
UK £: 20793
¥en: 4171696
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BRONZE DYNAMO, 2001
Bronze Sculpture,
48 x 84 X 48 inches
Price: US$ 14000
€: 8942
UK £: 6931
¥en: 1390565
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URSINE ARRANGEMENT, 2001
Steel Sculpture,
10 x 5 X 5 feet
Availability: Sold
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VERTICAL two views, 2003
Steel Sculpture,
9 x 10 X 6 feet
Price: US$ 16000
€: 10220
UK £: 7921
¥en: 1589217
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Field of Red Bison, 1997
Steel Sculpture,
100 x 12 X 30 feet
Availability: Sold
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