Simanion is an illustrator, artist & self-amusement professional based in Sydney.
His illustrations are bound by an exploration of odd landscapes, surreal characters and whimsical details.
Why is he speaking in the third person? Who am I even talking to?
I use both digital and physical processes, working in a range of materials from watercolours and acrylics to ink and graphite. My main inspirations are a strange mix of classic and contemporary Surrealism, Pop Surrealism and Lowbrow art, as well as children’s books, the natural world and antique shops.
When I’m not drawing I like to think about drawing and enjoy keeping a cumbersome range of indoor plants from the brink of death.
See more work on Instagram. I’m also a graphic designer (design work lives here).
Want to make something together? All project and commission inquiries can be sent to simon@simanion.com
S E L E C T E D I N T E R V I E W S
cbnfvr.com - Artist Interview: Simanion
S O L O E X H I B I T I O N S
2016 - Simanion, Captains Quarters Gallery, Wollongong
G R O U P E X H I B I T I O N S
2020 - Halloween: Art From Isolation, Belle Epoque Fine Art, Stanmore
2015 - Pastemodernism 4, Ambush Gallery, Chippendale
2014 - Works on Paper, Studio 19, Wollongong
2014 - RAW: Mosaic, Manning Bar, Darlington
2013 - VIVID Sydney, Site-specific Installation, Circular Quay
2012 - Home Is Where The Art Is, Studio 19, Wollongong
2012 - HANDS, Verb Syndicate, Gallery: 5 Crown Lane, Wollongong
2012 - mark&henry Beyond Blue Fundraising Exhibition, 363 George St Sydney
2011 - For Love or Munny, Terrarium Gallery, Wollongong
2011 - SEXSELLS, Verb Syndicate Gallery: 5 Crown Lane, Wollongong
2011 - MCA (Masters) Exhibition, FCA Gallery, University of Wollongong
2011 - Dropshadow, Verb Syndicate Gallery: 5 Crown Lane, Wollongong
2011 - MA at Mils, Mils Gallery, Surry Hills
2010 - Ghettoblaster (live art), Q Bar, Darlinghurst
2010 - Viva La Gong Pop Up Exhibition, Keira Street, Wollongong
2010 - MA Gallery Presents: Horror Moon, Moon Age Gallery, Surry Hills
2010 - B-Sides & Rarities, Verb Syndicate Gallery: 5 Crown Lane, Wollongong
2010 - 33 Artists, MA Gallery, Chippendale
2010 - J’Adore, Red Door Gallery, Dural
2009 - GRAD WRAP Graduate Exhibition, FCA Gallery, UOW
2009 - Com Sit, FCA Gallery, UOW