Rose B. Simpson — Journeys of Clay

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL

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Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photo: Ashley Kerr.

Simpson’s figures carry strength, vulnerability, and spirit in equal measure. Rooted in clay and ancestry, they speak to survival and transformation. Journeys of Clay unfolds like a story told across generations—quiet, grounded, and full of power.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.

Installation view of Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay (March 23 – September 1, 2024) at the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy of the Norton Museum of Art. Photos: Ashley Kerr.