Painter Simon Richard Halimi brings five decades of masterful skill to his art, creating works that evoke deep contemplation from the viewer. Vivid colors dance across his canvases in unusual, interwoven shapes that give a soulful dimension to each piece. Halimi works almost exclusively in “griotism,” an art style that serves as a visual representation of the West African griot, a traditional singer, poet and storyteller.
Halimi was born in Tunisia in 1943 and began painting in the 1960s. From 1968 to 1974, he served as a voluntary art ambassador and critic. He visited various houses and schools to encourage and instruct young painters. In 1974, he moved to Côte d’Ivoire.
His style developed over the years. Early in his career, he painted in a free, figurative flow, allowing scenes and colors to develop spontaneously. As his work expanded, his forms became more deliberate, with each shape contributing to a visual narrative.
In 2003, Halimi relocated from Africa to France, where he continues his vibrant painting practice.
$44,610
The Predators - French Large Painting Blue White Orange Green Purple
By Simon Richard Halimi
Located in Sofia, BG
"The Predators" is an abstract style painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of bright and colorful expressi...
Canvas, Acrylic
$33,308
The Naughty - Acrylic Painting Colors Blue Red Yellow Black Grey Orange
By Simon Richard Halimi
Located in Sofia, BG
"The naughty" is an abstract style painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of bright and colorful expression...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Light is in The Head - Acrylic Painting Colors Black Red Blue Purple White
By Simon Richard Halimi
Located in Sofia, BG
"The light is in the head" is an abstract style painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of bright and colorf...
Canvas, Acrylic
$33,308
They Love Each Other - Acrylic Green Yellow Black Brown Blue Beige Purple
By Simon Richard Halimi
Located in Sofia, BG
"They love each other" is a large abstract style painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of bright and color...
Canvas, Acrylic
Cheers, Life is not always Pink, Pastel on Paper Black White Brown Red Pink Blue
By Simon Richard Halimi
Located in Sofia, BG
"Cheers, Life is not always Pink" is an abstract and figurative painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of b...
Paper, Acrylic
$14,275
That was Life - Painting Pastel on Paper Black White Brown Red Pink Blue
By Simon Richard Halimi
Located in Sofia, BG
"That was Life" is an abstract and figurative painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of bright and colorful...
Paper, Acrylic
$14,275
Long Way - Acrylic Sponge on Paper Yellow Orange White Brown Red
By Simon Richard Halimi
Located in Sofia, BG
"Long way" is an abstract and figurative painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of bright and colorful expr...
Paper, Acrylic
$14,275
The Drop - Abstract Pastel on Paper Yellow Orange White Brown Red
By Simon Richard Halimi
Located in Sofia, BG
"The drop" is an abstract and figurative painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of bright and colorful expr...
Paper, Pastel
One Day My Prince Will Come - Abstract Painting Paper Yellow Orange White Brown
By Simon Richard Halimi
Located in Sofia, BG
"One Day My Prince Will Come" is an abstract and figurative painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of bri...
Acrylic, Paper
$44,610
Co-Owners in a Meeting French Large Painting White Orange Green Grey
By Simon Richard Halimi
Located in Sofia, BG
"Co-Owners in a Meeting" is an abstract style painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of bright and colorful...
Canvas, Acrylic