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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 Exhibitions:
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Artist Galleries:
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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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Commissions:
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Bibliography:
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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 News, 8.23.00
Doug Hoke “Today at the Arts Festival,” The Daily Oklahoman, 4.28.00
Ginnie Cooper “10 Great Places To…,” USA Today, 2.26.99
Mike Fastenberg “Sculpture Comes Alive,” Jackson Hole News 1998 Fall Arts Festival
Lizanne Bristol “Crowds Turn Out for Library Dedication,” Jackson Hole News, 9.97
Alison Gregor “Simms Leashes Power in Kinetic Sculptures,” Jackson Hole News, 9.97
Hyoung Chang “Water Color,” The Denver Post, 6.10.97
Joy Ufford “ArtWest Open Blazes with Regional Artists, Jackson Hole Guide, 6.4.97
Suzanne Slesin “The New Ranch Style Decorating,” Conde Nast House & Garden, 3.97
Shannon Brooks “No Trash, Just Treasure,” Jackson Hole News, 1.13.96
Porter Fox “Sculptor Simms Molds With Metal,” Jackson Hole News, 9.18.96
James Douglas “Art in the Park,” Looking Ahead, Bellevue, WA, 10.01.96
Theresa Tamura “Going in Circles,” The Seattle Times, WA, 7.22.96
Robin Updike “Art Walk on the Eastside,” The Seattle Times, WA 7.11.96
Cathy Buchner “The Fine Spot,” Jackson Hole Trout Unlimited, 6.03.96
Jennifer Johnson “Expanding His Range,” Jackson Hole Guide, 9.07.94
Editorial “Jackson Hole Sculptor to Exhibit at Concert,” Jackson Hole News, 8.18.93
Roger Hayden “Inventor Reinvents Himself as Metal Sculptor,” Jackson Hole News, 9.01.93
Casey Seiler “Garage Sale for the Arts,” Jackson Hole Guide, 5.12.93
Marylee White “Inventor Turns Creative Efforts to Art,” Jackson Hole News, 9.16.92
Editorial “Art Winners: Pretty Pictures, Bent Nails,” Jackson Hole News, 5.12.92
Jim Carrier “Ex Ski Bum’s Funky Ideas Pay Off,” Denver Post, 12.02.91
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