Julia Simmons – portfolio

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Artist information

I make drawings, paintings, prints and works in mixed media. Current themes concern moments in time; glimpses; transient things noticed on walks and journeys; shadows noticed and drawn; much of which is inspired from time spent in gardens and nature.  Photographs of things that catch my eye or quick observational drawings are often used as source material. I hope to hold onto the essence of these images as I work in an open-ended way; considering which materials and techniques will get me closer to the idea. More recently I have been working with one image;  creating paintings, drawings and prints on different surfaces.  In particular, I have been trying out ways to use screenprinting techniques in a painterly way; working with the sometimes unexpected and chance discoveries to resolve the print.  I work as a children’s tutor at Sunningwell School of Art, where I hope to encourage the same freedom to explore and enjoy art making as I enjoy in my own practice.  I gained my Foundation Diploma from West Dean College of Arts and Conservation and continue to learn from art classes, including at Sunningwell School of Art; all taught by inspiring practising artists. 

Exhibitions Sept/Oct 2025: Oxford Art Society Open Exhibition 2025. March/April 2025: Oxford Art Society Members Exhibition 2025. November 2024: South Oxford Arts Christmas Exhibition. Sept/Oct 2024: Oxford Art Society Open Exhibition 2024. May 2024: Artweeks Exhibition with South Oxford Arts. May 2024 ‘POSTAL’: online fundraising exhibition, West Dean Fine Art, West Dean College of Arts and Conservation. Sept 2023: Oxford Art Society Open Exhibition May 2023: Artweeks exhibition at SJE Arts, East Oxford, alongside Sobell House’s ‘My Lovely Postcards’ exhibition. May 2023 ‘Postal‘ online fundraising exhibition, West Dean Fine Art, West Dean College of Arts and Conservation

Exhibition information

I’m a member of South Oxford Arts and will be showing work at the November Artweeks exhibition on 22nd/23rd November. http://www.southoxford.org

I was very pleased to continue with this community of artists for the second year and also to be part of the Artweeks exhibition at West Ox Arts Gallery this year. https://www.westoxarts.com