Karen Simon (b. 1956, New York) is a multidisciplinary artist and designer whose work explores the tension between natural and industrial materials. A graduate of Parsons School of Design (BFA, 1979), Simon began her practice in wood sculpture, later integrating metal to create dynamic forms that investigate contrast, duality, and balance. Driven by a commitment to continual growth, Simon regularly embraces new techniques and technologies to expand her artistic language. Most recently, she has incorporated LED light into her work, using shifting illumination to animate her sculptures and introduce a temporal, experiential dimension.
Her installations have been commissioned for Ellis Island, the Japanese American National Museum, and Union Station in Washington, D.C. Her work is included in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, the Library of Congress, and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
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