Description: (American Artist, Photographer and Filmmaker)
Laurie Simmons is an influential American artist known for her innovative photographic and film work. As a prominent figure of The Pictures Generation, she challenged traditional artistic norms with staged setups, narrative photography, and pop culture appropriations. Her art features psychologically charged human proxies like dolls and mannequins, exploring themes of identity, consumerism, and self-presentation. Simmons's work is held in prestigious public collections worldwide, and she has exhibited at renowned institutions such as MoMA and the Whitney Museum. She continues to push boundaries and provoke thought through her art.