Fanie Simon (b. 1986) is a Swiss artist and designer whose practice spans woodworking, furniture design, and visual art. Originally from Basel, she spent several years in Tulum, Mexico, where she developed her interest in designing and building furniture, a path that ultimately led her to the creation of her unique artworks.

Simon describes her pieces as “wood mosaics” or “puzzles,” reflecting her intuitive approach to composition as a form of meditation. She places one piece of wood next to another, often randomly, letting patterns and symmetries emerge organically. In the process of finding balance, she notes a connection to the Rorschach test, revealing her meticulous yet playful engagement with form. Each artwork is a result of weeks of experimentation: starting, reworking, discarding, and reassembling, with the final state often documented photographically before a new iteration begins. Sketches are rare; the work evolves directly through material and intuition.

Her practice carries forward the playfulness first evident in her furniture design, where imagination and experimentation were central. In her wood mosaics, Simon fully embraces this creative freedom, while continually exploring new materials and techniques. Her design and artistic work prioritize quality, often incorporating upcycled materials for ecological and aesthetic purposes, combining functionality with imaginative, tactile artistry.

Currently, Simon lives in Basel, continuing to develop her interdisciplinary practice with a focus on art.