Cindy Sherman

Untitled #466 by Cindy Sherman

This picture is meant to depict a wealthy woman in Sherman's "Society Portraits,"series presented in 2008. Sherman meant to photograph herself as a stereotypical older wealthy women. I like this photograph particularly because of the look she's giving the camera. Her body language and pose makes me feel like she's giving a condescending look toward the viewer, symbolizing her idea that she is far above my status. I appreciate the specificity of the clothing to match the background, giving the setting of a warm climate and building full of rich architecture. I feel like Cindy Sherman really captured the essence of societal stereotypes.