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daniel simmons jr.
Contemporary
Contemporary

daniel simmons jr.

Born 1953

Daniel Simmons Jr.: A Neo-African Voice in Abstract Expressionism Daniel Simmons Jr., born in New York City in 1953, stands as a singular figure within the landscape of neo-African abstract expressionism—a movement characterized by its fusion of Western artistic traditions with influences drawn from African art and culture. His journey into art began amidst the vibrant backdrop of Hollis, Queens, nurtured by parents who instilled in him a deep appreciation for both history and creative exploration. This formative experience profoundly shaped his artistic vision, propelling him toward a disti…

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An Interactive Constellation

The Subject Atlas

A chart of daniel simmons jr.'s corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.

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Spokes — Subject

Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.

Rings — Career Period

Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.

Threads — Shared Context

Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.