Simpson, Lorna | Untitled (B/W diptych), 1993 — available on Composition Gallery

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// Untitled (B/W diptych) by Lorna Simpson, created in 1993, is a limited edition screen-print measuring 89 x 116 cm. This work, presented as a diptych, juxtaposes two black and white images that invite the viewer to engage in a narrative exploration. The left image displays the underside of a piece of furniture with protruding handles, while the right shows what appear to be feet or appendages against a dark backdrop. The work evokes a sense of ambiguity and introspection, characteristic of Simpson’s exploration of identity, memory, and the representation of black bodies in art. The caption below adds another layer, enhancing its enigmatic and poetic nature.

Lorna Simpson (United States, 1960) is a contemporary artist renowned for her conceptual photography and multimedia works that explore themes of identity, race, and gender. Her innovative use of text and imagery challenges societal narratives, making her a pivotal figure in modern art.

Lorna Simpson

Untitled (B/W diptych), 1993

Name: Untitled (B/W diptych), 1993
SKU: 11753
Price: 13000.00 USD
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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Screen-print

Screen-print Screen printing is a technique where ink is transferred through a mesh onto a substrate, with areas blocked by a stencil to prevent ink from passing through. This method, also known as serigraphy or silkscreen printing, is commonly used to produce prints on posters, T-shirts, vinyl, stickers, wood, and other materials. The process is a type of stencil printing, allowing for vibrant, detailed designs on various surfaces.

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Edition of 53

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Generally, the imagery and the text go hand in hand.
- Lorna Simpson

American conceptual photographer, video artist, and installation artist Lorna Simpson is well-known for her examinations of personal and racial history through her work. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and got her BFA and MFA from the School of Visual Arts and the University of California, San Diego, respectively. Simpson often uses text and discovered photographs to comment on the cultural and political consequences of representation, and his works often question standard depictions of black identity and history. Her art prompts reflection on the interconnected nature of personal and cultural narratives, as well as the power of visual media in influencing such narratives.

In addition to the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Simpson's work has been included in numerous other prestigious institutions throughout the world. She has been recognized with a number of prestigious fellowships and prizes, such as the National Endowment for the Arts Visual Artists Fellowship, the MacDowe Coony Fellowship, and the Anonymous Was a Woman Award.

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Contemporary art refers to avant-garde or innovative art created in the recent past or present day. The exact starting point of contemporary art varies depending on the institution, often tied to the founding year of museums or galleries that showcase the style. Contemporary art is characterized by its focus on current ideas, diverse media, and the exploration of new concepts and techniques.

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Lorna Simpson

Untitled (B/W diptych), 1993

89 x 116 cm

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