Cindy Sherman

Cindy Sherman who was born in America in 1954 is known as one of the most influential artists in contemporary art. She studied art at Buffalo State College until she graduated in 1976 and moved to New York City. Photography is what made her known for her series called the 'Untitled Film Stills' (1978-1980) showing black and white images of her dressed up in many designs and appearances.

All of Sherman's work is based on women's styles used in movies, fashion, soap operas, etc. and has been going on since the 70s. Her film stills is now being used in colour and is still going to the present. The stills are mainly self portraits where Cindy uses different styles of herself with hairstyles, clothes, props and make-up. My favourite images (above) showing black and white stills of one woman disguising as many different women is what I like about Cindy Sherman's work where she can relate to many womens ways by dressing up.

Right now her latest stills relates to the present day with colour and style. Her work is starting to develop from her early stills as the style is changing. from her black and white hollywood style to her fake tan mini skirt style. I like how from the beginning of the series started to the present day where the design of the images change in time in a way we see photography change.

Bibliography

Bright S., 2006, Art Photography Now, Thames & Hudson

http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/1170

http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/aipe/cindy_sherman.htm

http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/cindy-sherman-1938/text-artist-biography