From 1977-1980, Cindy Sherman achieved unbelievable recognition for a piece consisting of 69 black-and-white photographs. Compiled in disparate characters and settings, Sherman reflects styles of Italian neorealism or American film noir in from the 1940-60’s. With provocative and challenging notions seen through female roles, the film catalyzed a widespread concern of our culture, rethinking the fashions in which humanity shapes personal identity and the weight mass media holds on our everyday lives.
In some photos, the artist can be seen in a bedroom or kitchen,
exploring both interior and exterior contexts, continually transforming roles
and ushering a sense of female provocation with each new snapshot. Indeed,
Sherman made sure to cover all variations of female stereotypes, from librarian
to sex kitten to sophisticate; every image further shattering artistic
precedence at the time.
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