Painting & Illustration
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Painting & Illustration 〰️
ABOUT
Simmons’ paintings and illustrations follow in the realm of contemporary pop artists - exploring both the complications and contradictions of American culture by using elements of irony, kitsch, humor and appropriation through juxtaposing appropriated imagery with her original flair. Her bold, uncompromising nature challenges the divide between high and low culture, questioning the influence of commodity and the boundaries of contemporary art making.
FAQs
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Oil paint is made with pigments suspended in oil, while acrylic paint uses pigments suspended in polymer emulsion. Oil paints have a longer drying time and can be easily blended, while acrylic paints dry quickly and are more versatile in terms of techniques.
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No, Simmons does not make silkscreen prints or digital prints from her original artworks. She believes that the choice of medium in creating a piece of art is essential in conveying its message and meaning - so each final artwork is medium dependent and specific.
