The artwork, created by Lorna Simpson in 1991, is titled “Is (from The S.A.F.E. Portfolio).” This piece falls within the genres of photo art, rooted in the Art Movements of Feminist Art and Postcolonial Art.
In the artwork, we observe a monochromatic photograph focusing on the upper body of a figure dressed in a vintage-style attire. The figure’s head and face are deliberately cropped out, directing the viewer’s attention to the torso. The subject is clad in a high-waisted dress, fastened with a belt, and a blouse adorned with the word “IS” prominently printed on the chest. The minimalistic yet evocative composition aims to evoke questions about identity, presence, and absence, resonating with themes central to Feminist and Postcolonial Art.
