Gary Simmons was born in England. He has lived in London, Los Angeles, the Caribbean  the French Riviera and Thailand. It was whilst living on the French Riviera, a region rich in history of famous artists, that he discovered an original technique never before seen in the art world. Using heat resistant wax he created a special formula to produce three dimensional textured paintings unique to this medium. The inspiration came from the sun bleached faded facades of the Mediterranean that had been weathered exposing layers of paint, texture and stories of time gone by. The work resembles ancient eroded relics of   art with textures of the natural elements in wood, slate, aged stone and oxidized metal. The viewer becomes absorbed in the discovery of the many textures, forms and colours which evoke a feeling of presence, calmness balance and well- being. Gary has exhibited in London, Paris, Monaco and Cannes. His work has been commissioned by top Interior designers, Hotels, Super- Yachts and private villas on the Cote d Azur. He has sold in Italy, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Dubai, Ireland Los Angeles London and Florida.