Cindy Sherman

Cindy Sherman is a modern-day American artist who uses the camera to convey her ideology and communicate a message. Unlike most photographers who take photographs of places or other people, she photographs herself. These images are not portraits; however, they are works of art that address issues such as feminism.

In her Untitled Film Still series, Sherman’s characters explore various dramatic scenarios, such as this photograph in which Sherman “plays” a small-town girl in a big city. What does her facial expression attempt to convey?

Cindy Sherman