Tommy Simpson
Overview
Tommy Simpson’s artwork that transcends craftsmanship, fine art, and whimsy. He is an “imaginist” who has worked in nearly every medium, including; woodworking, painting, printmaking, clay, woodcarving, bookmaking, jewelry, and even prose. In each work of art, the artist “puzzles together” his personal and cultural references into a signature blend of joyfulness and subtle commentary. “The ultimate goal,” Tommy says, “is to bring the artwork to life, so that the viewer can identify the human spirit behind the work, and experience its poetry.”
Works
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Matisse's Fish Bowl, 2006 -
Rain, 1996
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After Tears
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Blue Me Away
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Butterscotch
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Candy Lick
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Candy Lick Carpet
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Eighteenth Green
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Hide & Seek
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I Reach I Climb
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Moon Milk Eyes Saucy Pies
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Oh You Devil
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Pour Trait
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Sea of Thoughts
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She Blue Me Away
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She Was a Moon Full
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Smiling Arches
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Stardust
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Stone Flowers: Dawn, Morning, Noon, Afternoon, Twilight, Evening
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The Historical Pear
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Toots
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Untitled
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Untitled
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Untitled Rocker
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Whistle a Morning
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Would You Believe It?
Exhibitions
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Tommy Simpson
celebrating 65 years of making February 29 - May 4, 2024Tommy Simpson, an Asheville-based artist, is internationally renowned. A self-proclaimed 'imaginist,' Simpson transcends conventional boundaries of craftsmanship, fine art, and whimsy. This solo exhibit is a tribute to his prolific...Read more -
Tommy Simpson
solo exhibition May 5 - June 25, 2022Simpson is an imaginist who has worked in nearly every medium, including woodworking, painting, printmaking, ceramics, bookmaking, jewelry, and writing. Whether it’s a painting or sculptural object, in each of...Read more
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