Tommy Simpson
Simpson’s artwork transcends craftsmanship, fine art, and whimsy. Exhibited by major museums throughout the country, Tommy Simpson is a leader in the field of studio furniture and a true original in the art world. But the term “studio furniture” describes only one stream of Simpson’s work. He’s a maker. Rugs, quilts, sculpture, furniture, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, prints, cookie cutters, books, and United States postage stamps are among the things that Tommy creates.
In each work of art the artist “puzzles together” his personal and cultural references into a signature blend of joyfulness and subtle commentary. “The ultimate goal, “Tommy says, “is to bring the artwork to life, so that the viewer can identify the human spirit behind the work, and experience its poetry.”
Simpson’s work is represented in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, in Boston, the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, Connecticut, and Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Over The River and Through the Goods, 2020, gouache on paper, 10.25x14.25"> Inquire Stuck On You, 2015, mixed woods, brushes, feathers, 6x5x19" Sold> Inquire Blue Lagoon, 2009, basswood, acrylic, 70x26x14"> Inquire In The Pink, 2013, basswood, acrylic, 74x21x14"> Inquire Wood Sprite, 2015, maple, mixed woods, 44.5x28x21.5" Sold> Inquire Into the Woods, 2015, oak, mixed woods, 40x25x24 Sold> Inquire Wonder, 2014, Carpathian elm, mixed woods, 50.5x34x27" Sold> Inquire Cat's Pajamas, 2014, acrylic on wood, 19.5x23x3"> Inquire Kore, 2014, poplar, basswood, acrylic, glass, 30x36x36 Sold> Inquire Red Rover Moon, 2010, gouache on paper, 20x23 Sold> Inquire Joy Jumping, 2014, gouache on paper, 29.5x34.5"> Inquire Garden Cloth, 2014, gouache on paper, 29.5x35.5 Sold> Inquire Burr Wiggles, 2014, gouache on paper, 29.25x35.75" Sold> Inquire Hide & Seek, 2004, knotted wool, 78x106 Sold> Inquire Candy Lick, 2007, knotted wool, 86x125" Sold> Inquire Moon Glow, 2013, mahogany, cherry, mixed woods, 27x14x14" Sold> Inquire Moon Glow (top view), 2013, mahogany, cherry, mixed woods, 27x14x14" Sold> Inquire Starlight, 2015, elm, oak, mixed woods, 23x14x14" Sold> Inquire Starlight (top view), 2015, elm, oak, mixed woods, 23x14x14" Sold> Inquire Around We Go, 2015, mahogany, mixed woods, 23x14x14" Sold> Inquire Around We Go (top view), 2015, mahogany, mixed woods, 23x14x14" Sold> Inquire Années Follies, 2013, elm, oak, walnut, 25x13x14" Sold> Inquire Années Follies (top view), 2013, elm, oak, walnut, 25x13x14" Sold> Inquire The Gathering, 2015, mixed woods, 18.5x15x15" Sold> Inquire Boots, 2014, red cedar, cherry, figured maple, rope, 28.5x13.5x36" Sold> Inquire Raindrops & Roses, 2015, walnut, mixed woods, 19x12.5x58.5" Sold> Inquire Food for Thought, 2005, claro walnut, mahogany, mixed woods 30x33.5x96" Sold> Inquire Whee, 2014, cherry, figured maple, sycamore, bird's eye oak, 67x14.5x11.5" Sold> Inquire Touch, 2015, walnut, figured maple, figured mahogany, 66.5x24.5x13.5" Sold> Inquire
Tommy Simpson
Simpson’s artwork transcends craftsmanship, fine art, and whimsy. Exhibited by major museums throughout the country, Tommy Simpson is a leader in the field of studio furniture and a true original in the art world. But the term “studio furniture” describes only one stream of Simpson’s work. He’s a maker. Rugs, quilts, sculpture, furniture, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, prints, cookie cutters, books, and United States postage stamps are among the things that Tommy creates.
In each work of art the artist “puzzles together” his personal and cultural references into a signature blend of joyfulness and subtle commentary. “The ultimate goal, “Tommy says, “is to bring the artwork to life, so that the viewer can identify the human spirit behind the work, and experience its poetry.”
Simpson’s work is represented in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, in Boston, the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, Connecticut, and Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, Connecticut.