SI Visions

Nancy Lupo on Being Always Already

Season 2, Episode 2

2017

Still from Nancy Lupo on Being Always Already, 2017.

Nancy Lupo, an American artist, discusses how paying attention to common objects is at the core of her work. By subtly modifying and combining everyday materials, the artist creates a sense that sculptures might already exist in the world before we notice them.

SI: Visions is a groundbreaking online video series, exploring the ideas and fascinations of some of today’s most forward-looking artists. Capturing a first-person point of view, these video essays are made in close collaboration with each artist, giving audiences immersive access to new ways of making and thinking about art.

This series features Sean Raspet, Tabor Robak, Dora Budor, Christina Forrer, Alex Israel, Simon Denny, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Julia Tcharfas, Lena Henke, Jordan Wolfson, Ian Cheng, Nancy Lupo, Samson Young, Heman Chong, Amy Yao and Rachel Rose.