Ditto Sister Puppet by Susan Simpson

18", cast resin, vinyl, pom-poms, 2007

Puppet from the 2007 production of Lead Feet and Nothing Upstairs: A History of the Lifelike performed at The Manual Archives. Costume by Sarah Brown

Susan Simpson is a Los Angeles based, multidisciplinary artist and designer. Her practice includes installation, puppet theater, miniatures and animation. She makes performances and interactive public art works that engage viewers in intimate viewing. Her works often investigate the history, mythology and social dynamics of the sites where they are located.

 Since 2004 she has been the Co-Artistic Director, of Automata.