Gary Simmons
Gary Simmons (United States, 1964) is a contemporary artist renowned for his 'erasure drawings,' where he smudges chalk images on slate-painted surfaces to evoke themes of race and memory. His work spans painting, sculpture, and installation, often addressing social stereotypes. Simmons' art is featured in major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.
© Gary Simmons. All rights reserved.
- Recently Added
- Price (Low-High)
- Price (High-Low)
- Year (Low-High)
- Year (High-Low)
Gary Simmons
Lost Classics, 2012
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
EUR 15,000
No sold works to show.
I was trying to erase a stereotype, and I think there’s an inherent violence in that.
- Gary Simmons
- Gary Simmons
Gary Simmons is an American artist who is known for his works which depict experiences in relation to both class and race. Famous for his erasure drawings, his work is influenced by the popular culture and personal experiences. His drawings, which are on walls or panels, are done using white chalk. He then smudges the drawings with his hands to give them a ghostly imagery. He is represented by Simon Lee Gallery and Metro Pictures Gallery in London and New York City, respectively. Gary Simmons studied in the BFA School of Visual Arts, and the California Institute of the Arts. He considers himself a sculpture and his work depicts symbols of oppression such as nooses, hoods and signs used by the Ku Klux Klan. (Artist website)
Related Artists
Related Articles
News, Popular, Collecting, Artists - August 12, 2026
In Minor Keys: Finding Intimacy and Identity at the 61st Venice Biennale — and in Your Collection
Explore how Koyo Kouoh’s 61st Venice Biennale vision, In Minor Keys, is shifting contemporary collecting toward quiet introspection, memory, and personal identi…Read More
Artwork by Laure ProuvostWhat is Lettrism?
Lettrism is an art form that uses letters, words, and symbols to create artwork. The movement was established in Paris in the 1940s and later gained popularity in the 1950s in America. Lettrisme is the French spelling of the movement's name, derived from the French word for letter.
Explore »
