Kim Simonsson
Nuori ruhtinas / Ung prins, 2024
Ceramics, Glaze, Gold
105 x 70 x 45 cm / 41 x 28 x 18 in
KSIM_272
Kim Simonsson
Istuttaja, 2024
Ceramics, glaze, nylon fibre and epoxy resin
105 x 70 x 35 cm / 41 x 28 x 14 in
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Kim Simonsson
The Hunter Deer, 2022
ceramics, epoxy resin, nylon fibre, feathers, artificial plants, broken arrow, cap
115 x 40 x 45 cm / 45 x 16 x 18 in
KSIM_240
Kim Simonsson
Savoy maja, 2023
Ceramics, nylon fibre
65 x 55 x 70 cm / 26 x 22 x 28 in
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Kim Simonsson
Littler Bearded Longhaired Man, 2019
Ceramic, Glaze
65 x 25 x 35 cm / 25.59 x 9.84 x 13.78 inches
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Kim Simonsson
Bearded Man With Crackle Glaze, 2019
Ceramic, Glaze
105 x 35 x 33 cm / 41.34 x 13.78 x 12.99 inches
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Kim Simonsson
Man With Golden Hair, 2019
Ceramics, Glaze , Gold
100 x 30 x 35 cm / 39.37 x 11.81 x 13.78 inches
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Kim Simonsson
Yet Untitled, 2019
Ceramic, Glaze
80 x 50 x 30 cm / 31.50 x 19.69 x 11.81 inches
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Kim Simonsson
Mossgirl With Skis, 2019
Ceramics, skis, electronic components, nylon fibre
130 x 60 x 32 cm / 51.18 x 23.62 x 12.60 inches
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Kim Simonsson
Platinum Boy, 2019
Ceramics, Glaze, Platinum
95 x 25 x 20 cm / 37.40 x 9.84 x 7.87 inches
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Kim Simonsson
Model For A Monument (Girl), 2018
Ceramics, acrylic paint
95 x 40 x 45 cm / 37.40 x 15.75 x 17.72 inches
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Kim Simonsson
Moss Girl and Moss Boy with Twoheaded Rabbit, 2018
Ceramic, nylon fiber
85 x 85 x 65 cm / 33.46 x 33.46 x 25.59 inches
KSIM_105
Kim Simonsson
Shaman Boy with Birdhouse, 2018
Ceramics, feathers, nylon fibre, readymade
120 x 55 x 70 cm / 47.24 x 21.65 x 27.56 inches
KSIM_095
Kim Simonsson exhibition 2019
Kim Simonsson exhibition 2016
Kim Simonsson exhibition 2016
photo: Jefunne Gimpel
Born in Helsinki 1974 | Lives and works in Fiskars, Finland
Kim Simonsson deploys different techniques when manipulating the surfaces of his ceramic sculptures that portray denizens of parallel realities. He renews the traditions of ceramic art by combining the vocabulary of classic marble sculpting with computer games and other elements of popular culture.
Graduating as a ceramics major from the University of Arts and Design in 2000, Simonsson was chosen Finland’s Young Artist of the Year in 2004. He is an internationally active artist whose works are found in Finnish and foreign collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma and the EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Galerie Forsblom has been representing Kim Simonsson since 2015.
Kim Simonsson: The Moss Giants
Lasipalatsi square
The Finnish Ibero American Cultural Institute in Madrid presents a solo show by Kim Simosson
Kim Simonsson's works at The Lyon Contemporary Art Biennal
Kim Simonsson's works are part of the Lille3000 cultural festival
With references to fairytale characters, manga films and computer games, Kim Simonsson's (b. 1974 in Finland) sculptures are very distinctive. Simonsson portrays magical little figures with black eye sockets, covered with a layer of what appears to be moss. These dreamy figures are a touch gruesome, yet simultaneously fragile and frail. The handmade ceramic stoneware sculptures are encased in a layer of nylon fiber in a nearly fluorescent shade of green.
"Kim Simonsson, known for his green mosspeople sculptures, was told during his studies that his work is not museum material. Now, they are attracting attention in the courtyard of the Amos Rex Art Museum in Helsinki."
