In Lorna Simpson’s “Untitled (Two Necklines),” identical photographs of a Black American woman frame a list of words engraved on small plaques. The double image suggests tranquility and composure, but the plaques feature words describing circularity and enclosure that are ominously electrified by text on the final plaque, which reads, "feel the ground sliding from under you." What do you think these words mean? Such precisely placed words and images fuel the subtle yet startling power of Lorna S

Go behind the scenes with artist Lorna Simpson as she discusses her artistic work in "Lorna Simpson: Source Notes," on view through November 2. Watch the full artist interview: https://met.org/3TK9wZs | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York