Simon Allen
Sculptor
Meet Simon Allen, a British artist known for his captivating gilded wall sculptures that blur the boundaries between art and light. Based on the edge of the Cornish moorlands, Simon’s work is deeply inspired by nature its rhythms, patterns, and ever-shifting light. Each piece is an interplay of texture, reflection, and shadow, hand-carved from wood and adorned with precious metals like silver and gold leaf.
Simon began his journey in Fine Art at Falmouth School of Art, later training in traditional gilding techniques in London before returning to Cornwall in 1994 to establish his studio practice. Over the years, he has developed a signature style that merges craftsmanship with contemporary minimalism, creating works that feel both timeless and elemental.
Commissioned work with Capsule Arts
Marsa Al Arab, Dubai, UAE
Simon’s sculptures are represented by Beaux Arts Gallery in Bath and London, and his works can be found in private collections and luxury interiors across the world. Experience Simon’s refined artistry in the guest-rooms at Marsa Al Arab, where his circular wall sculptures reflect the rippling movement of super-yachts across the Gulf. These elegant, gold-toned works bring light, luxury, and a sense of calm to the heart of each space.
