Many of these influences are 'translated' into Simon's own artistic practice and can be seen in the unique visual 'language' that he has developed during more four decades of painting. The following sections help to enlighten the viewer in learning to read and understand that that very personal language.
Visual Artists
Stanley Spencer, Gwen John, Paul Nash, Paul Klee, Marc Chagall, Paolo Veronese, Eric Ravilious,
Music
Music touches the parts of the imagination other influences can't reach.
Composers - Debussy, Mozart, Brahms, Sibelius, etc...
Faurés Requiem,
Theatre, Opera, Ballet
The Magic Flute, Tosca, Swan Lake...?
Costume
Set design
etc
Litreature
Le Grand Meaulnes, by Alain Fournier; Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger; ...and others
Film
Jéan de Florette, Manon des Sources, Day of the Jackal, Odessa Files,
Children's Illustration
......?