I'm a really optimistic, positive person, but I've been heartbroken on a social and political level, heartbroken on a personal level and anywhere in between. I think heartbreak is one of the best artist's catalysts for creation. That doesn't mean… — Xaviera Simmons Copy Share Image
My studio works in cycles. I am consistent with all of the practices, but I give attention to one part for a certain amount of time. I say, "Okay, I'm making performances," and sometimes that means I can't be making photographic works. As I'm maturing as an artist, years have passed and I feel that I'm becoming a better craftsperson… — Xaviera Simmons Copy Share
Now everyone's main objective of taking photographs is to have a photograph for Twitter or Facebook. I find that troubling. If you have an opportunity to meet the Dalai Lama, don't work out your camera or iPhone issues. Sit and a listen to what the man is saying, because nine times out of 10, you're not going to look at… — Xaviera Simmons Copy Share
Everything I make is with intention. I'm not very haphazard with my artist work, although I wish I was sometimes. I'm very conscious of the conversations I'm pushing about different threads and themes around landscape and characters that exist - how it's pictured, who's pictured it, who's owned it and who's been able to inhabit certain spaces. I have other… — Xaviera Simmons Copy Share
I'm a big researcher. I love libraries and archives and I have a huge National Geographiccollection. I have a good amount of books and… — Xaviera Simmons Copy Share Image
During my performances, I don't like folks to take pictures because I feel that we live in a very photographic time. Photography was invented… — Xaviera Simmons Copy Share Image
I'm a really optimistic, positive person, but I've been heartbroken on a social and political level, heartbroken on a personal level and anywhere in… — Xaviera Simmons Copy Share Image
