Artist Spotlight: Xaviera Simmons

Unfortunately, not being able to go to Art Basel Miami in person leaves me having to scour the online catalog (which is really great!) and research artists and galleries, most of whom I have never heard of before, finding new favorites along the way.

Although there is no comparison to viewing art in person, it has been a nice to sit and view hundreds of artists and galleries without having to worry about other people around me, or rushing to make my way around a show.

Beginning my tour de force of artists represented at Art Basel Miami, is Xaviera Simmons.

 

Gain (Consider, For Example, The Nature Of Joy)

2010

20 photographs

Gain, detail

Simmons uses race, history, and culture as themes in her richly colorful and finely detailed photographs, many of which are set outside with a natural backdrop. Hey photographs are fueled by emotions and each prop and piece within the image has a well- thought-through purpose. Simmons puts herself in many of her photographs, further tying herself to the images.

I found a great article about Simmons here.

Harvest

2010

Wood Installation (231 hand-painted wood panels)

One Day and Back Then

2007

Color Photograph

Untitled (Pink)

2009

Color Photograph

Photographs courtesy of David Castillo Gallery.