Simone Gad, born in Brussels and based in Los Angeles, is a self taught artist who rose to prominence in the Los Angeles art scene in the 1970’s. After being introduced to the Fluxus movement in 1972 by Al Hansen, she began making collage and assemblage paintings visually Visually reminesent of the CoBaA art movement. An actress herself, Gad’s work focuses on Hollywood, exploring ideas of celebrity and stardom while providing unique insight into the world of fame often using vintage pinups juxtaposed to animals with a focus on rescue dogs and cats. Her career includes numerous international exhibits including PS1 MoMa, Moah Museum, LAICA Downtown, and Molly Barnes Gallery, among others. Gad is highly regarded in the Southern California art scene, being the recipient of numerous awards and grants, as well as being included in many publications and texts.