The sculptures seek empathetic responses from those who witness them they look back at us, demanding introspection and acknowledgment of our actions. Traces of such experiences attach to the sculptures’ bodies or heads, where humans absorb and process information, while their accoutrements and upright posture, with heads held high, confirm the dignity of individuals who accept these experiences. Simpson’s work interrogates the human condition as an accumulation of lived experiences, distilling specific aspects of such moments in her own life into each sculpture. Through her work, Simpson seeks the tools to heal the damages she has experienced as a human being-issues such as objectification, stereotyping, and the disempowering detachment of our creative selves through modern technology. ![]() Simpson’s installation Witness invite visitors to reflect on fundamental aspects of being human-as sentient, reactive, and impactful.
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