Don Simmons (Born 1973 in St. John's, Newfoundland) is a Canadian experimental artist and writer whose work materializes itself as robotics, electronics, audio, installation and performance. Simmons' work addresses problematic concepts like the automation and the psychological effects of simulated processes. He often treats the body as a machine and tool for collecting data/information. Simmons will create situations for 'false' emotional states to occur in the audience, … Wikipedia
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World renown school of Art, keeping in touch with tradition and focused on the future. Curricula in Fabrics, Jewellery, Metallurgy, Sculpture, Painting, Digital Imaging www.acad.ab.ca/faculty_profiles.html?page=19&action=d...
Simmons recently completed a residency at the Banff Center, and is presently on the faculty at the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary. www.experimentaltvcenter.org/history/people/bio.php3?id=546
Case in point was the presentation by artist/ACAD instructor Don Simmons, who reviewed with the rather subdued audience his experiences with the Tactical Art Coalition of Halifax. www.ffwdweekly.com/Issues/2006/0608/art2.htm
