Tommy Simpson is an artist, woodworker, sculptor, furniture maker, painter and poet—he works in nearly every medium. He was born in Elgin, IL, received his MFA in painting from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan, and currently lives in New Preston, CT. He has exhibited his work across the United States, including Gallery NAGA (Boston, MA), Lowe Art Gallery (Syracuse, NY), Lighthouse Center for the Arts (Tequesta, FL), Herron Gallery, Contemporary Art Center (Indianapolis, IN), DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (MA), and the Society for Contemporary Crafts (Pittsburgh, PA), among other museums. Simpson also received an Award of Distinction from the Furniture Society (Asheville, NC), a Fellow Award from the American Craft Council (New York, NY), and a National Endowment for the Arts grant (Washington, DC).
Tommy Simpson’s artwork 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.”
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