Cindy Sherman – Art Quote of The Week

April 20, 2008

Inspiration

I was supporting myself, but nothing like the guy painters, as I refer to them. I always resented that actually.. we were all getting the same amount of press, but they were going gangbusters with sales.

Cindy

About Cindy Sherman….

By turning the camera on herself, Cindy Sherman has built a name as one of the most respected photographers of the late twentieth century. Although, the majority of her photographs are pictures of her, however, these photographs are most definitely not self-portraits. Rather, Sherman uses herself as a vehicle for commentary on a variety of issues of the modern world: the role of the woman, the role of the artist and many more. Read more here

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One Response to “Cindy Sherman – Art Quote of The Week”

  1. Geoffrey Gorman Says:

    How to stay up in a down market! What a challenge for artists that are making their living from their art. You have to be at the table, then use your elbows to make room for yourself. This is not a time for the meek and mild.
    Geoffrey Gorman
    Santa Fe, NM

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