Born in 1993 in the canton of Zurich, I am an illustrator, creative thinker and art director with a special love for wordplay, quirky creatures and the magical world of ink. Creative thinking shapes my everyday life – but my true passion lies in art.

My work lives at the intersection of language and image – playful, sometimes mysterious, always with a wink. Together with my mother, I realized my first exhibition Simmen x Simmen at Galerie 111 – an unforgettable beginning to my artistic journey.

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In my projects – from the weekly Inky Monday ink creatures to a growing collection of mythical themes from around the world – I combine imagination, curiosity and craftsmanship.

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On janinesimmen.com, I share a glimpse into my creative world: current works, exhibitions, and the ideas that drive me.