Rich Simmons is a Peterborough-born British artist known for his bold pop-art style, street art, and playful use of comic-book imagery. His work blends nostalgia, humour, social commentary, and striking colour, earning him recognition in galleries and public spaces in the UK and internationally.
Growing up in Peterborough, Simmons developed a love of drawing, cartoons, music, and visual culture. These influences shaped his distinctive style, which often reimagines familiar characters, icons, and cultural references in fresh and unexpected ways.
Alongside his artistic career, Simmons founded Art Is The Cure, a creative organisation using art to support mental health, self-expression, and community wellbeing. This social purpose has become a major part of his work, showing how creativity can help people tell their stories and build confidence.
Today, Rich Simmons is recognised as one of Peterborough’s most successful contemporary artists — a local creative whose work connects street culture, pop art, and positive social impact.