I like making images that from a distance seem kind of seductive, colorful, luscious and engaging, and then you realize what you’re looking at is something totally opposite. It seems boring to me to pursue the typical idea of beauty, because that is the easiest and the most obvious way to see the world. It’s more challenging to look at the other side. — Cindy Sherman
Cindy Sherman Cindy Sherman has become one of the most respected photographers of the late twentieth century with the use of ‘herself’ as a model. Although, the majority of her photographs are pictures of her, they are not considered self-portraits. ” Sherman uses herself as a vehicle for commentary on a variety of issues of the modern world: the role of the woman, the role of the artist and many more. It is through these ambiguous and eclectic photographs that Sherman has developed a distinct signature style. Through a number of different series of works, Sherman has raised challenging and important questions about the role and representation of women in society, the media and the nature of the creation of art.”
Sherman is a great example of one who uses their art to speak on issues that she cares about, while personally involving herself.
Maybe i can play with similar ideas to continue my ‘alternate persona’ project, but what issues do i care strongly about??
-Jobs of women in the past (factory, home, etc)
-MISconception of women (race, attire, etc)
-Roles of women (by generation)
-Stereotypes based on gender/race
-Respect for women
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