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Simone Guimaraes currently lives in San Francisco, where she has resided since she was 19 years old. She was born in Minas Gerais, Brazil and displayed a natural talent for art from the age of seven. While still a teenager in Brazil, Simone was commissioned to create several Murals. One of the artists that inspires Simone is Frida Kahlo, she also finds inspiration from Joseph Cornell, the American artist and sculptor, one of the pioneers and most celebrated exponents of assemblage. Her medium for expression is Acrylic with Mixed Media, such as used CD's, and LP's, scrap wood, paper, beach glass and other items. Simone is also a "small work" sculpture and a photographer as well. Her paintings have been on constant display at the San Francisco Mayors' Office of Housing since 2006. She has also participated in a collaborative piece that was shown at the De Young museum during the Gilbert & George college night. To quote the artist, "My artwork is a very organic style. By using different mixed media, bright and exciting colors and also incorporating natural items like shells, beads and fabrics I believe it gives lots of energy." She wants everyone to see in her paintings' a celebration of life.
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