Professional Education:
Digital Design Diploma - Vancouver Film School 2007
Fine Arts Program, UCC, Kamloops, 1999
Solo or 2 artist Shows:
2006 – "Reflecting Infinity" – Center 64 Public Art Gallery, Kimberley BC
2008 – "Bridging Worlds" – The Fall Gallery, Vancouver BC
2009 – "Bridging Worlds" – Doris Crowston Public Art Gallery, Sechelt BC
"Third Eye Gaia" – Radha Yoga Studio & Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2010 – "Sanctuary" – Raw Canvas Gallery, Vancouver, BC
"Sanctuaries" – Lynn Valley Library Public Art Gallery, North Vancouver, BC
2011 - "Sanctuaries" – Place des Arts, Coquitlam, BC
"Sanctuaries" – Seduction of Spirit - Fairmont Chateau, Whistler, BC
"Sanctuaries" – Pynelogs Gallery, Invermere, BC
2004 - 2009 – Various other solo exhibits in various public spaces in BC
Group Shows:
2004 – "CoSM Contributors Gala" – MicroCoSM Gallery, New York NY
"Mark Creek Recovery Program Art Gala Fundraiser", Kimberley, BC
2005 – "Original Face" – MicroCoSM Gallery, New York NY
"Arts On The Edge" – Center 64 Public Art Gallery, Kimberley BC
"Synergenesis 2" – San Francisco CA
2006 – "Interdimensional Art Show" – Oseao Gallery, Seattle WA
"Arts On The Edge" – Center 64 Public Art Gallery, Kimberley BC
2007 – "Interdimensional Art Show" – Oseao Gallery, Seattle WA
"Arts On The Edge" – Center 64 Public Art Gallery, Kimberley BC
2008 – "Art of Digital" – Gibsons Public Art Gallery, Gibsons BC
"Sechelt Arts Fest" – Doris Crowston Public Art Gallery, Sechelt BC
"Arts On The Edge" – Center 64 Public Art Gallery, Kimberley BC
2009 – "Meaning of Green" – Center 64 Public Art Gallery, Kimberley BC
"Sechelt Arts Fest" – Doris Crowston Public Art Gallery, Sechelt BC
"Interdimensional Art Show Tour" – Fenario Gallery, Eugene OR
"Nature Trust of BC, Art Auction Gala Fundraiser", Vancouver, BC
"M.A.P.S, Gala Fundraiser", Vancouver, BC, & San Francisco, CA
2010 – "Energy Art Salon Exhibition" – Murphy Hill Gallery, Chicago IL
"Nature of Surreality" – 99 High Art Gallery, Los Angeles CA
"Energizing Radiance" – Gallery Fifty-Six, Memphis, USA
Bibliography:
Good Times Newspaper, Featured Artist & Article, Kimberley, BC, summer 2006
Kootenay Carnival Magazine, Cover Artist & Featured Article, BC, winter 2008
Nexus Magazine, Featured Artwork, Germany, winter 2008
Planet Shifter Magazine, Featured Interview, spring 2008
Das erste Lexikon Surreal, Germany, 2009
Planet Shifter Magazine, Featured Interview, Oct. 2010
Visionary Art Yearbook 2010/2011, Featured Artwork, Oct. 2010
MAPS Cover Art Feature, 2010 Annual Report
Alternative Choice Magazine, Cover Art Feature and Article
Collections:
Simon's artwork is owned in various private collections within Canada and the USA.
Art Awards:
Energy Art Salon International Competition 2009 – primary winner
Related Work Experience:
2000 - 2010 – Various 2D graphic design work for client-based projects including murals, sign painting, brand logos, print and web design.
2005 – Teaching select art classes to Grade 5 and 4 students, (volunteer)
2005 - 2006 – Assistant Director, and creator, for art installation at large music festival
2006 – Painting workshop instructor for kids ages 9- 12
2007 – Music Video: Director, Producer and Animator for Zoetic
2008 - 2010 – Curator and Manager for International Visionary Art Gallery at Shambhala Music Festival, showcasing up to 14 artists for 5 days each year.
2009 - 2010 – Various motion graphics projects for independent clients
Art Auction Fundraisers:
Mark Creek Recovery Program, Art Auction Gala Fundraiser, Kimberley, BC, 2004
Nature Trust of BC, Art Auction Gala Fundraiser, Vancouver, BC, 2009
M.A.P.S, Dinner Gala Fundraiser, Vancouver, BC, 2009
M.A.P.S, Christmas Art Auction, 2009
Other:
Since 2004 Simon continues to exhibit his artwork in various non-conventional art galleries such as, art expos, music events, festivals, and other events, within Canada, the USA, and Europe.