Untitled Film Still #10
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| Cindy Sherman, Untitled Film Still #10, 1978 |
Cindy Sherman is a key figure in the evolution of photography in modern art. During the 1970s Sherman transitioned towards photography instead of realist-style paintings. Her photographs served as a tool to reveal feminine expectations and false portrayals in media. Her pieces contain cinematic moments with extravagant costumes and settings. Sherman's images examine and critique the greedy american culture of consumerism and foolish assumptions. Overall, her roleplaying and bold pictures helped to distinguish herself amongst the usual misogynistic modern artists in the 20th Century.
The image above is one of her 69 other untitled film stills. The torn grocery bag and anger in her eyes reminds viewers of tense moments in Hollywood dramas. Her other pieces share moments of her gazing at something off frame, which conveys deception and a sense of suspense. All of her pieces were created without the aid of anyone else. Her independent nature and work ethic to establish herself serves as an inspiration for women.
The collection of black and white photographs all tackle cliches of women in pop culture, but Sherman also insists that her photographs are left untitled in order to leave her pieces open to other interpretations. She claims that she has an affinity for dressing up in costumes, from movies, pornography and fashion, but it's pretty obvious that she was trying to shut down unrealistic expectations of women in the 20th Century.
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