SIMMONS LAURIE (1949 ) Untitled (For Jimmy DeSana) from the

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SIMMONS, LAURIE (1949- )
"Untitled (For Jimmy DeSana)," from the "Walking Camera" series. Chromogenic print on Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper, image size 9 7/8x5 7/8 inches (25.1x19.9 cm), sheet size 23 7/8x19 7/8 inches (60.6x50.5 cm.), with Simmons' signature, her inscription "For Jimmy DeSana," edition notation 43/75, and date, in blue ink, on verso. 1987; printed 2000

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Laurie Simmons met Jimmy DeSana on a New York subway heading to Far Rockaway in 1973. They struck up a deep friendship that lasted until DeSana's death in 1990. Upon hearing of DeSana's AIDS diagnosis, Simmons was inspired to create a 'funny and touching and significant tribute' to her friend. The "Walking Camera" series, a set of portraits depicting DeSana walking around and dancing inside of an elaborate camera costume, is the result of this inspiration.