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HERBIE
323-397-2075
h2h2h2@earthlink.net
www.herbiesimmons.com
Herbie is a prolific Los Angeles based artist known for his universally appealing artwork. Herbie’s innovative use of color and shape instantly draw viewers in to his abstract, vibrant, and often complex imagery.
Herbie is a product of John Muir High School in Pasadena, California, and of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Herbie’s artistic endeavors are perpetuated by a boundless, open-minded perspective and a belief that he paints one hundred years ahead of his time, making his artwork truly prophetic.
A fascination with the unknown future is a driving force behind Herbie’s work. He paints primarily with acrylics, taking a blank canvas and turning it into a visual whirlwind of emotion. He uses a myriad of colors to represent the many different races of the world, suggesting that there is beauty in each color and that all people have the ability to come together and function as one.
Living and visiting different places in the U.S. and around the world have given him an open mindedness that is reflected in the messages conveyed within his subject matter. His travels have allowed him to meet a variety of people with various cultures and forms of artistic expression, encouraging him to explore all kinds of artistic genres. A driving force motivating the spiritual content permeating his colorful and innovative abstracts is his own fascination with the unknown future of the planet.
Searching to clarify the uncertainty of what lies ahead, while constantly reaching out to achieve and go forward, is the underlying thread in the creative process of Herbie’s art.
EDUCATION
Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA
John Muir High School, Pasadena, CA
MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the Pasadena Society of Artists since 2007
EXHIBITIONS
2009 Downtown L.A. ArtWalk – Rowan Building
2009 Solo Exhibition – Lucy Florence Cultural Center
2009 Open Call Exhibition – Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery
2009 Baby Blues BBQ, West Hollywood, Los Angeles CA
2009 Baby Blues BBQ, Lincoln Blvd., Venice CA
2009 Hot Wings Café Melrose Ave., Los Angeles CA 90048
2009 Tangles & Locks, Lake Ave., Altadena, CA
2008 Pasadena Art Walk Pasadena, CA
2007 (Oct) Pasadena Art Walk, Pasadena, CA
2005 Featured on Episode of Disney's "That's So Raven"
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* None of the artworks may be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Artist