Background
She was born in Honolulu on March 1, 1918 and graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1940.
She was born in Honolulu on March 1, 1918 and graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1940.
Sarah Lawrence College.
Simpich is best known for her sensitive portrait busts. In addition to being a sculptor, she was an active member and supporter of the Maui Humane Society. Simpich died at age 87 on January 21, 2006.
Her carved stone portrait bust Head of a Young Woman, ca.
1953 is installed in the John Dominis and Patches Damon Holt Gallery of the Honolulu Museum of Artist