Simpson is most well-known for her work in conceptual photography. She came to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s with artworks such as Guarded Conditions and Square Deal. Lorna Simpson (born August 13, 1960) is an American photographer and multimedia artist. Lorna Simpson’s newest work will be featured in her exhibition Everrrything, at Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles, which runs through January 9, 2022.University of California-San Diego, MFA, 1985 School of Visual Arts, New York City, BFA, 1983Ģ010 ICP Infinity Award in Art, International Center of Photography, New York City 2019 J. She inspires me from a deep place in my soul she is a history of her own and part of a greater story she is comfort when I need it and a place of safety. There is no need to move away just yet from the shine of her skin, her gaze, or the sparkle of the jewelry that adorns her. I find myself caught in the catchlight of her eyes, in the gleam of her lips and the bountiful vibrancy of her watercolor hair. It is as if time has collapsed on this page and the energy that the image releases never ceases. Moving through the images takes time, as each woman (and sometimes man) exudes a different power and source of consideration. Simpson cut out advertising portraits from Ebony and Jet magazines, replacing their hair with tender and expressive watercolors and inks, images of gemstones, moonscapes, and solar systems. Lorna Simpson’s Collages sits me in a place of infinity, beauty, and the galaxies that we, as Black women, reside in. In this knowing, I find the space to explore quietly and to reflect back on myself. Of course, I will never know the entirety of the faces I see and admire behind each person is a life with unseen possibilities and infinite potential. The books and the images within them are like friends many of them are portraits, so in a way they have become familiar, warm, and dear. This article appears in the Fall 2021 issue of Alta Journal.
With the turning of each page, there is a chance to release a different energy-a transformational energy that flows into the space and into me.
There’s the potential to be renewed from a challenging day or negative feeling, or to be reminded of joy and beauty, perseverance and love. Walking into every room, there’s something different to see. You’ll find them opened up, and as part of a small ritual I have created for myself, I turn the pages daily, or weekly, or when I feel it’s time to reveal new images for contemplation. In my studio and my home, I’ve spread out my art books on almost every flat surface. © Lorna Simpson Photo Courtesy of the artist and Hauser & Wirth
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