Photographer and film artist Lorna Simpson

While you don’t have to read the entire article I poseted on her work, do check out the pieces of her artwork that are displayed. It gives a really good overview of her work. I always struggle with which part of an artist’s career I should point out to you, either past or present work. But this shows just about everything she has done. A lot of the themes and topics Lorna Simpson focuses on include race, sex and gender. Violence and racial profiling are also a focus in her work. At first glance, some of her photographs resemble the line ups found in police offices, where a victim looks over the line. Other times there is a subtleness found in her landscapes or photos, like “The Staircase” and “Cloud.” My favorite are the “Corridor (Phone)” and the haunting “Untitled (2 Necklines)” which includes photo and text. The text “feel the ground sliding from under you” really adds to the piece, as her head and body are missing only her neck is present. Very moving.

Here is the article/review.
And here is a link to her personal site where you can view her current work. Enjoy!