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Mook (Mark) Simpson, a contemporary painter born in the USA and now based in Sydney, Australia, is known for his pop-surrealist characters set in iconic and historic landscapes. His work reinterprets historical scenes by introducing new characters and narratives. This approach blends past and present, creating fresh perspectives on familiar settings.
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Mook Simpson CV
Mook Simpson aka Mark Simpson born 1974, Boston USA
Lives in Sydney, Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Psych) from Adelaide University
Exhibitions & Prizes
Exhibitions
- “Pretty Unsettling” Damien Minton Presents, Solo show, Sydney 2024
- “Love + Chaos” SkidRow Mural 601 Gladys Avenue, Los Angeles 2023
- “Welcome To Re-Australia” The Other Art Fair, Solo Show, Sydney 2023
- The Northern Center for Contemporary Art, Darwin, Australia ,Group Show, 2022
Art Prizes
- National Emerging Artists Prize “ACB Selects” 2024
- Greenway Art Prize 2024 (Finalist)
- 9×5 Landscape Art Prize 2024 (Finalist)
- Lane Cove Art Award 2024 (Finalist)
- Mission To Seafarers Maritime Art Prize 2023 (Finalist)
- Adelaide Parklands Art Prize 2023 (Finalist)
Collections
- Numerous private collections
- City of Sydney Art Collection
Press
- Graffiti Charge Dismissed, Sydney Morning Herald, News Story
- “ArtW*nk” Podcast Interview