My Vision.

Charity Art for Nature...

Art is more than just a way for me to transform and process my intense connection to the world around me. It's my way of contributing to the well-being of nature, especially its creatures, the birds.

Birds often lack a voice and legal protection. In many legal systems, they are considered "things," making them dependent on human compassion. Yet, birds are essential to a healthy environment. They are sensitive, intelligent, and possess remarkable skills. If we listen, they can even offer us warnings. We have so much to learn from them.

I know I can't single-handedly save the world. But I can take action to make it a slightly better place for nature, animals, and birds.

Ultimately, we must recognize that we all share this planet. As of now, there's no escape hatch, no matter how wealthy you might be.

If you're a discerning art collector, investor, institution, or gallery looking to support nature and the environment, consider collecting my art. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to carefully chosen sanctuaries and animal shelters. More details to follow!

Ricarda Simon (2023)

My art is contemporary, ranging from figurative to abstract, and reflects on diverse topics such as the role of women in society, the natural environment, and even the complexities of financial markets. The ideas for my artwork spring from inner images, born from my perceptions of the world – whether through conversations, observing people and animals, or witnessing social phenomena. Because of this, I don't rely on sketches, photographs, or other external references in my creative process.

I excel at imaginatively using materials, paint, and shapes. Currently, I favour acrylic on canvas or wood, often employing fresco techniques. I'm drawn to vibrant colours – yellows, blues, reds, greens, oranges, and siennas – which I often combine with whites and blacks. In some pieces, I incorporate metals like gold or coins, or other unexpected materials.

Ricarda Simon

Ricarda Simon is an Animal Philanthropist and Physical Artist going Phygital, living both in Switzerland and Ireland.

Ricarda's life has been a tapestry woven with both shadow and light. She's known hardship – illness, early experiences of dependence, financial struggles, loss, and moments of isolation – but also joy, love, and the satisfaction of achieving success through her own determination. Lacking a mentor, significant financial support, or a strong network, Ricarda relied on her innate creativity, keen intellect, unwavering will, and a powerful ability to envision her goals. These became the foundation upon which she built her life, shaping it according to her own vision.

Her experience at the College for Design in Germany revealed a crucial aspect of her creative process: the need for autonomy. Ricarda realized that she wasn't suited for the demands of "commissioned work," a reality faced by many professional artists. This insight led her to pursue a different path, studying economics, psychology, psychotherapy, and public health instead of formally studying art. Through her self-directed art studies, Ricarda preserved the independent spirit that fuels her creativity, even as her career diverged from the traditional artistic path.

Informed by her personal journey, Ricarda's art is marked by emotional resonance, a vibrant and expressive use of color, and messages that range from subtle suggestion to clear articulation.

Of course, Ricarda Simon is an open pseudonym she chose for her creative artistic identity. However, you can find out her "original name" very easily if you just combine two facts.