Donita Simpson
“Essence Unveiled: Conversations Through a Lens”
Join us for an extraordinary showcase of 70 portrait series of Donita Simpson capturing the essence of Detroit artist community from 1989 until 2021
Exhibit Dates: January 10 – January 25, 2025
Opening Reception:
Friday, January 10, 2025
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Artist Talk:
Friday, January 17, 2025
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Closing Reception:
Saturday, January 25, 2025
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Donita Simpson is a renowned Detroit-based photographer whose work focuses on capturing the essence of established and emerging artists in the Tri-County Area. Through her lens, she examines the intimate relationship between artists, their studios, and the creative space they share with the photographer.
Simpson’s work has been exhibited internationally, with her acclaimed portrait of Gilda Snowden selected as a finalist in the prestigious Outwin-Boocheever Portrait Competition. This piece was showcased at the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution and toured the country from 2016 to 2018. Her photographs are part of esteemed collections, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Tweed Museum. Holding an MFA in Photography and an MEd from Wayne State University, Simpson has also contributed to the academic community as an adjunct professor at Marygrove College and Wayne State University.
Wednesday through Saturday | Noon - 5:00 PM
Books Available at the Opening Reception
Framed The Portraits B/W - Detroit Framed The Color Portraits