David Simmons
Doorway to Picasso’s Mind preview location: Muse | 517 South Main medium: antique mahogany door with giclee prints on canvas artist statement DOORWAY TO PICASSO’S MIND was inspired by my love of the artist’s full range of work, but most particularly his unparalleled personal entanglement with women. Picasso’s work, images and motivations were propelled by his relationships with women. His seven year-old sister died when Picasso was 16. It was devastating to the emerging artist on one hand, but on the other hand it vaulted him to a life of constantly pursuing women. Picasso’s mind was graced and tormented with beauty, with women, with breasts. His paintings depict hot afternoons, and cool mornings. Standing nudes and reclining nudes. I have selected a few from different periods for this expression. artist bio Better known for his work on the business side of the art and music scene, David exercises his visual creativity through photography, film, graphic art and what he tags as “concept craft art” including his iconic “heart guitars.” His work has been published in magazines and shown in juried exhibitions were he has won several first place awards for photojournalism and excellence in color photography. He had a one-man show at Mystery Train Gallery in 2005 and is currently part of a group show at LongRiver Gallery @ Bro. Junipers. He works from his company, LongRiver Entertainment Group focusing on project development, licensing, music, fine art and photography, art publishing, literary and film projects. To find out more about the artist: www.longriver.net http://www.longriver.netshapeimage_1_link_0