BIO

Gregory Simmons (American, b. Los Angeles 1984) is a Brooklyn based artist renowned for his oil, pastel, and gouache paintings. Inspired by modern culture and social media, Simmons captures fleeting moments with humor and nostalgia, often incorporating social commentary. Self-taught, he draws from his love of skateboarding and 90s television imagery. Through his work, Simmons explores contemporary identity within the context of media and pop culture, inviting viewers to ponder the nuances of modern existence.


EDUCATION

BS in Graphic Design, The Art Institute of Philadelphia, 2006 


EXHIBITIONS 

2023 Secret Spy/The Fire in My Brain | Dale Zine | Miami, FL | Solo Exhibition    

2022 Untitled | Public Access | New York, NY | Group Exhibition

2022 Culture | Strada World | New York, NY | Group Exhibition 

2022 Saltfish | Swim Gallery | Los Angeles, CA | Group Exhibition   


SELECTED CLIENTS

DC Shoes
Skate Jawn  
Zoo York
Vans


PRESS 

2023, Overstandard Magazine: Gregory Simmons in Depth About His Art, Life, The Internet, The Current State of The World and More

2023, Gridlock Mag, Interview: Gregory Simmons

2021, The Observer, How Greg Simmons’ Crate Challenge Paintings Made Him an Instant Star 


CONTACT

gregsimmonsstudio@gmail.com

Manager: Natashia Betancourt

Agency: NEXT Management