Interpretive lens of economic determinism

For this group analysis, let’s consider Waterbearer, a mixed media work of art by African- American artist Lorna Simpson, through the interpretive lens of economic determinism. Carefully analyze this image with the purpose of addressing the following question:

How does economic inequality among people in the United States shape the production and meaning of this work of art?

To address this question, consider ANY of the following points of analysis:

– What may be the significance of Lorna Simpson’s decision to use black-and-white photography rather than color photography?

– What may be the significance of the vessels held by the woman in this work?

– What may be the significance of the text which accompanies the image?

– What does this work mean to you? What factors influence your interpretation of this

work of art, from the standpoint of economic inequality?