Artist's Statement

Joanne Simon, a Londoner living in Boston, began her formal art training at the University of the Arts London-Wimbledon College of Arts, and received her Master of Fine Arts degree from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem.

Her work is inspired by topical issues, such as climate change and politics, and timeless themes, such as hope, love and resilience. Her imagery draws upon historical symbology, cultural philosophies, classical imagery, and the beauty and fragility of flora and fauna.

Joanne employs a range of printmaking techniques, combining a delicate line, multi-layered color palette, and compositional balance.  She often incorporates Chine-collé, stencils, and various papers, exploring texture, depth and hue, and at times, extending the image beyond the plate’s impression. She has also created a series of three-dimensional monotypes using dampened, folded paper.

In addition to her Joy Street studio, Joanne is a member of MixIt Print Studio, Somerville, MA. Her work has been featured in galleries across New England, New York City, New York’s Hudson Valley, England, France and Spain.