Daniel Simmons Jr.: A Neo-African Voice in Abstract Expressionism Daniel Simmons Jr., born in New York City in 1953, represents a singular voice within the burgeoning movement of neo-African abstract expressionism—a captivating fusion between Western artistic traditions and profound inspirations drawn from the rich tapestry of African art and culture. His formative years in Hollis, Queens, nurtured by parents who instilled in him an u…