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“The challenge has always been to wrest emotion out of a [doll's] face that we think of as only having one emotion. It's moving a light, moving my camera; it's just this mental investment that I make, and suddenly, everything changes. Parenthetically, I have to say, I don't particularly like dolls, nor have I ever liked them. That's something I really wanted to get out there right away.”

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Laurie Simmons
Laurie Simmons

Laurie Simmons is an American visual artist known for her unique photography and installation art. Her work often explores themes such as gender, consumerism, and popular culture, frequently using讽刺 and humor. Simmons' works have been exhibited in numerous international art exhibitions and have received widespread recognition. more

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