About the Artist Simon Periton

Simon Periton (b. 1964 in Kent) is a British artist who lives and works in London. He became known for intricate paper cutouts reminiscent of doilies, combining floral or natural motifs with references to anarchy, punk and subculture. His work spans painting, sculpture and installation and draws on sources from fin-de-siècle aestheticism to the visual language of punk. Periton studied at Saint Martin’s School of Art; his work is held in collections including MoMA, Tate and the Victoria and Albert Museum.