BornSimms was born in [[Rochester, New York]], and is a self-taught artist,. mostMost of Simms'his work involves the use of [[geometric]] forms such as [[circle]]s, [[triangle]]s and [[rectangle]]s.<ref name="ARTSPARKhandout"/><ref name="SimmsStatement">{{cite web | author=John Simms (sculptor) | title=Artist's Statement | work=Statement | publisher=John E. Simms | url=http://www.johnesimms.com/statement.html | accessdate= April 4, 2010}}</ref> Simms generally creates a [[maquette]] which can often weigh upwards of fifty pounds. Influenced by [[Euclidean geometry]], his larger works are created from aluminum or steel, with smaller and medium-sized works being created out of copper, [[stainless steel]] or [[bronze]]. A finish is usually placed upon the sculptures to add texture and color.<ref name="SimmsStatement"/> Simms has exhibited work at the Grand Teton Music Festival and other regional [[Western United States|Western]] events and his artwork is also seen in permanent collections of the [[Science Museum Oklahoma]], the [[Bellevue Downtown Park]], [[Hudson Gardens]], among others. Simms lives and works in [[Jackson, Wyoming]], where he is represented by Diehl Gallery.<ref name="CV">{{cite web | author=John Simms (sculptor) | title=Curriculum Vitae | publisher=John E. Simms | url=http://www.johnesimms.com/faq.html | accessdate= April 4, 2010}}</ref>
