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born 1960 United States
Lorna Simpson (born August 13, 1960) is an American photographer and multimedia artist whose works have been exhibited both nationally and internationally.
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I’m not one to rush with, ‘Is this going to be good, or is this something you’re going to show?
For me, this is a very beautiful expansion of the original exhibition.
When friends see me make collages, they’re like, ‘Oh my god, the way your brain works, sorting and culling imagery, is not normal!
And the space at Punta della Dogana afforded a much broader look in terms of different parts of my practice, which I really appreciate.
My work is my work and all those things are in the work.
The end product is of the least interest. It’s more about the process of letting go and seeing what happens.
I found myself spending all my time taking photographs or in the dark room, really learning the craft.
It starts with a research process and, on a conceptual level, an idea. Then I try to back away from what it is I do – to not implement what I’m used to doing – to solve that idea.