Born in 1947, Symon is an American artist from the Midwest who lived on Bali for more than 30 years, producing paintings and drawings on Balinese customs and pop art. He is best known for his bold portraits of Balinese men (also referred to as Big Heads), done in tropical colors and often to an exaggerated scale.

Influenced by great artists, such as Arie Smit, Andy Warhol, Symon’s work reflects pop culture on both, Bali and America. His expressive paintings explore his own idiosyncratic paradigm and each work becomes a genuine declaration of his artistic vision. His energetic and sometimes whimsical take on Balinese life and landscape let him create exciting pieces.

Sadly Symon passed away in early 2020. We have lost a great artist.