Simon Claridge

simon wants his work to have an initial raw impact which, given time, perhaps will inspire memories and fantasies, which can become intertwined. it's this line between fantasy and reality, which simon believes we all walk on from time to time, that inspires his work. his goal is to leave to the viewer some tangible emotional feeling. if the flat areas of colour he creates on the canvas' surface can be given depth in the imagination of the viewer then he feels it's been successful.