- SOUL SELLERS -

- SOUL SELLERS -

  • Kristin Simmons' art piece showing a man in a green suit reclining on financial newspaper clippings, with a speech bubble stating "What a coincidence, I sold my soul too!".

    SOUL SELLERS: GREEN

    DIMENSIONS: 24(h) x 18(w)

    MEDIUM: One of a Kind Screenprint

    YEAR: 2012

  • A man in a brown suit exclaiming “What a coincidence, I sold my soul too!”, is painted onto a stock spotlight.

    SOUL SELLERS: BROWN

    DIMENSIONS: 24(h) x 18(w)

    MEDIUM: One of a Kind Screenprint

    YEAR: 2012

  • A retro illustrated man in a bright blue suit exclaiming “What a coincidence, I sold my soul too!”, is screenprinted onto a stock market chart.

    SOUL SELLERS: BLUE

    DIMENSIONS: 24(h) x 18(w)

    MEDIUM: One of a Kind Screenprint

    YEAR: 2012

ABOUT

During Simmons’ post-college years, the industry that most avidly leaned into the media glamorization of what it did was Wall Street & finance. Using photocopies of The Financial Times beneath Mad-Men-esque figures, Simmons illustrates how financial institutions sell us an image of working life that, for many, is hard to resist because of the salary incentives. Having grown up in New York City during the 1980s, Simmons’ work challenges the very essence of the urban, consumer-driven society that encourages graduates to pursue career paths leading to the most financial stability, as opposed to emotional fulfillment. With “Soul Sellers”, Simmons subtly hints that money can never be the objective, in her words:

“The ‘80s taught us about financial freedom, but the idea was incomplete - the highest good of money is to enable you to create something that matters to you more, not just more money.”

Kristin Simmons' screen print of a green-suited man on financial pages centered on a wall above a contemporary sideboard, with minimalist decor and pendant lighting.
Framed artwork by Kristin Simmons, featuring a businessman in blue against a newspaper collage, is mounted above a rustic wooden console in a simple, elegant interior.
Framed artwork by Kristin Simmons, featuring a businessman in blue against a newspaper collage, is mounted above a rustic wooden console in a simple, elegant interior.
Kristin Simmons' art piece, a commentary on Wall Street's allure, is displayed over a wooden credenza adorned with plants and decorative pottery in an earth-toned space.
"Soul Sellers" artwork by Kristin Simmons, depicting a businessman on a newsprint background, displayed above a rustic bench with a welcoming cushion in a home entryway.
Simmons' artwork showing a businessman with a speech bubble, "What a coincidence, I sold my soul too!" above a cozy chair with a throw blanket in a minimalist setting.
Art by Kristin Simmons of a man in green on financial newspapers is featured prominently on a wall above a sideboard with decorative objects.
A framed screenprint by Kristin Simmons, portraying a businessman in blue, set against a tropical backdrop with modern furniture and open doors to a lush view.
Kristin Simmons' "Soul Sellers" artwork depicting a blue-suited businessman on a newspaper backdrop hangs on a wood-paneled wall, with a leather chair and vase nearby.
"A comic strip framed on a terracotta wall depicts a person on a green couch with the speech bubble, ""What a coincidence, I sold my soul too!"" surrounded by indoor plant"
Screenprint artwork of a man in a green suit with a speech bubble, framed on the wall above a cozy reading nook with a couch and wooden side table.
A framed print by Kristin Simmons featuring a businessman on financial newspaper background, hung above a simple wooden desk and wicker chair.
Wall-mounted artwork showing a satirical comic-book style businessman, set against a home office backdrop with natural wood furniture and dried flowers.
Artwork by Kristin Simmons depicting a 1950s stye mad men character in a brown suit, framed in a modern beige room.