The Moving Circle of Artists, 2024

Although George Simon (d. 2020) has passed on to the realm of the ancestors, it is good to see that his Moving Circle of Artists persists, and judging from their current/recent exhibition, it has expanded to be more reflective of his original vision. Reflecting on early conversations with Simon, the Moving Circle of Artists was intended to be a loose collective of visual artists and arts practitioners who from time to time would work together. The objective of these interactions was not exhibition-making (although that was likely) or events. Instead, the aim was to facilitate the kinds of energy exchanges and collaborations, conversations and space-sharing that can grow art practices and fuel creative output. The Moving Circle of Artists was, therefore, intended to be a nurturing environment for artists and other creatives to get work done!