An Oak Ridger who spent 40 years teaching U.S. History, Government, and Sociology in Oak Ridge schools, Simon has never taken an art class and, until his early fifties when he sold his first piece, never considered himself an artist. He hid his work from outside eyes and it remained “his secret” for years, stacking up in closets and under beds, becoming his own private gallery. Over time, his drawings became significantly more complex, the shading gave way to brilliant, vivid colors, the shapes and figures became ever more diverse and multifaceted. Today, with each drawing, a new expression of his changing inner consciousness emerges.

Stop by during church office hours, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or on Sundays to check out this great exhibit! http://www.oruuc.org/current-exhibit