Ron Simmer is a sculptor working with found and recycled materials. As well as recycled objects he incorporates organic matter – stone and wood – to express concerns about the fragility of our environment. He recycles materials from our consumer culture – skis, snowboards, fire extinguishers, car parts, musical instruments, fishing floats, driftwood and scrap metal – to create fanciful commentary on modern society.
His inspiration comes from his working background – fisherman, steel fabricator, construction worker, boat builder, librarian – and his contact with nature through fly fishing, sea kayaking, sailing, skiing and hiking.
