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screens with perpetually changing software. Each LCD screen is housed in cabinet-like structure made from
Formica, which is also created by Simon's coding. In addition to his screen work, Simon is also known for his Formica cutouts, drawings on paper and digital projections of his custom software.
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Simon's work has been commissioned by curator
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In the 1990s, Simon began writing digital software to create visual imagery. His screen works display abstractions that vary infinitely due to random sequencing. The visual elements of each piece are generated in real time by his software.
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