This work was selected by Tyana Robinson (class of 2021), who explains: “At first glance, I enjoyed the ambiguous nature of this photograph. It made me start thinking of the possible narratives, and that ultimately made me curious. I was familiar with the imagery, yet I was not aware of what the story entailed. I believe Lorna Simpson elevates objects to thinking tools, and the high heels in Cure/Heal are a representation of stereotypes, showing how our assumptions are built from our personal experiences and social norms.
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