Untitled 1975

This photograph of Cindy Sherman is one of many self-portraits, where she's playing with ideas around character. It’s got this cool, almost vintage vibe. Looking at the tones, how Sherman uses light and shadow, you get a sense of a specific era, maybe the early to mid-20th century. Her hair and wardrobe add to this effect. It's like she's stepped out of a movie from that time. What’s super interesting is how Sherman uses photography as a medium. It’s not just about capturing a moment, it’s about constructing a persona. The grainy texture gives it a raw, almost documentary feel, but at the same time, it’s totally staged. That tension is what makes it so compelling. I'm reminded of Claude Cahun's similar experiments with gender and identity, questioning how we perform for the camera. With Sherman, the meaning isn’t fixed. It’s always shifting.