Cindy Sherman

I chose this photograph untitled film still, 1978 because it captures real life emotion. Her face looks perplexed, unsure of what to do. Either be angry shown by her right hand grabbing onto the bedding or be sad captured by the tissue in the left hand. The best part of the whole photograph is the pillow with what looks like to be a dog and the light coming though the window possibly symbolizing hope.

Cindy MAC

This photograph of Cindy Sherman is a collaboration with MAC make up products. I think this is really cool because I have never seen something like this done before. She is photographed using only MAC products and that proves that her artwork is not only for pleasure but for advertising as well. I think she did a pretty good job and although the make up is over the top, it goes along with MAC's "out of the box" thinking when it comes to make up.

Cindy Sherman

Cindy Sherman uses herself as the objective of her works but by using makeup, props, and a green screen is able to recreate herself in a multitude of ways. Most of her works use female figures as the subject, but she does have other works that involve her recreating men and clowns. I chose this work because of how deity she makes herself look. Many of hew works involve high status, aristocratic like women. This one does the same thing, but it looks a little less aggressive or pompous because of the white gown and the white gloves, it almost makes the subject look sweet and noble rather than intimidating. The background of what seems also aids by giving the work as a whole a smooth relaxing feel.

Cindy Sherman

Cindy Sherman is a photographer and film director from New Jersey.  She is known for her contemporary art and conceptual portraits.  This portrait was made in 1989 and is called untitled #209.  This portrait is an Italian Renaissance-style portrait, in which Sherman takes on the persona of Mona Lisa.  I like this piece because it reminds me of the original Mona Lisa painting without being an exact replica of it.  I like how she was able to give the same feeling as a painting from the time without actually copying a previous portrait.

Cindy Sherman

Cindy Sherman created this portrait and I am amazed by it.  I love how she can transform herself into all these different characters.  This portrait is of an older woman who looks very prestigious and she is well dressed with expensive looking jewelry such as the pearl necklace and the big earrings.  Her facial expression also gives off the impression that she is a snotty, conceited person who is concerned with her image and how she is presented.  The background, which Sherman revealed is added last, helps complete the piece.  The background of what looks like it is part of a expensive estate ties the whole portrait together.  Cindy Sherman is now one of my favorite artists that i have been exposed to during this class. 

Cindy Sherman

This piece of artwork by Cindy Sherman is named Untitled #137. This picture was made in 1984. Sherman highlights a period in the woman’s life where she looks troubled and unhappy. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and this photograph is a perfect explanation for it. The viewer isn’t sure on why the woman in the picture looks unhappy. I like this picture because at one point in a person’s life, he or she is going to be unhappy. Also, I thought it was genius that Sherman was able to capture a picture like this. Sherman really knows how to make the picture feel real. 

Cindy Sherman

Cindy Sherman is an American photographer and film director. She is best known for her conceptual portraits. This picture is from her Balenciaga series. Where she posed as various characters and slipped on a series of looks by Balenciaga. She posed as characters like, the fashion victim; the aging doyenne; the delirious clubber. Sherman says "It was inspired by the idea of party photos seen so often in magazines where people, desperate to show off their status and connections, excitedly pose to have their picture taken with larger-than-life-sized smiles and personalities". I liked this photograph because it honestly just reminded me of some crazy lady at a party. I love the big glasses and the big coat. I really love how Cindy Sherman can just transform into so many characters and make them feel so real to the audience.