(Life is) Happening from You, Not to You Painting

Helen Simms is a contemporary painter currently based in Buckinghamshire, UK. She is best known for her large-scale, often monochromatic ethereal abstract paintings with subtle pops of colour. Simms’s art is characterised by her fascination with the power of thought and both the expressive and meditative qualities of painting. Her creations, initially rooted in dreamlike landscapes and glimmers of memories, are a testament to her deep exploration of these themes. Her work is distinguished by painterly, layered mark-making, giving it a striking depth and emotional resonance - inviting viewers to explore the intersection of memory, thought and the visual language of abstract painting. Simms holds a BA (hons) and MA in History of Art from the University of Leicester and University College London respectively. She has previously worked as both an illustrator and Art teacher for several years and returned to her first love - Fine Art painting, after having children. Helen Simms’ talent has been recognised and collected by various private national and international collections. Simms continues to captivate audiences with her profound, thought-provoking art, setting her out as an emerging artist to watch within the world of contemporary painting.