About Sandy
Biography
Sandy Simonian is a California native and spends half the year at her home in Maine. She has always been creative, pursuing jewelry making and clothing design before dedicating herself to art full-time. She has taken classes from renowned artists in pursuit of furthering her craft. Her work has been displayed at various conferences and exhibitions and she has received numerous awards for her photography.
Sandy is a fearless adventurer, collector, forager, and curator. Captivated by the small details in life that often go unnoticed, she aims to bring these elements to the forefront in her work. She constantly seeks new ways to explore unchartered territories - both in her art and travels. She ventures to places where most people fear going, making meaningful connections with people from all over the world.
From photographing people and places from cultures worldwide to collecting sand from over 90 beaches, she explores and appreciates the environment surrounding her. Sandy is continuously inspired by the world’s complexities, finding beauty in everything and making sense of space within chaos. Through her intricate and thought-provoking works, she invites the viewer on a journey of discovery, infusing eclectic bits and pieces found on the wayside in her art.
Statement
My art represents my reflections on the world and its people, specifically the beauty of natural elements and complexities that are not visible to the naked eye. I’m inspired by intricate, delicate details from nature’s organic complex structures, including human, animal, plant, micro-organisms, and abstract and geometric formations. Studying these complex compositions excites my senses and divine being, giving way to an intimate connection with God. Looking at formations on a glass slide reminds me that there is much more to life beyond what we see or imagine - controlled chaos, texture, movement, and energy. Intoxicating patterns and awe-inspiring designs in nature humble me.
My art is complex, whimsical, and intricate - a true reflection of my passion for exploring the unknown. Having traveled to over 90 countries and every continent, I also infuse my experiences and perspectives into each piece. My goal is to challenge the viewer and evoke emotion through my art.