Cindy Sherman was a college student, studying photography, who was afraid of people...
She used HERSELF as a model because she had problems TALKING to people.
Her work was so critically acclaimed, she continued to take pictures of HERSELF for 30+ years!!!
Check out the SELF PORTRAIT work of Cindy Sherman at the link below.
OR, if you are brave, do a GOOGLE IMAGE search of her name-
(beware- some of her work is .w.e.i.r.d....)
Click the arrows right below the images and take a look at some of her 'character' self portraits.
What do you think of her idea?
What do you think of her work?
WHY MIGHT someone only use THEMSELVES as a subject?
http://www.masters-of-photography.com/S/sherman/sherman_7_full.html
84 comments:
I think her idea was a good idea for being afraid of people. I think her work is odd yet really cool at the same time. I think when you try to give somebody else direction it's harder to say it then actually do it yourself and maybe people like Cindy might be afraid or just not like people in general.
I think her idea was a good idea for being afraid of people. I think her work is odd yet really cool at the same time. I think when you try to give somebody else direction it's harder to say it then actually do it yourself and maybe people like Cindy might be afraid or just not like people in general.
S.Quintanilla Per 1
Its unique but super weird. I don't think i would have ever even thought of something like that. It's good because she puts her own little thing in it and that's what makes it cool. They are either afraid of people and she doesn't want to be weird with other people so she uses herself so she can control her own pictures and not have to deal with people not listening.
H.Cooper Per.1
I think she's really interesting. Her Anthropophobia, which normally one would think of as something that would hinder her, actually made her famous. I'm not sure what I think of that. Because, with fame comes people. She must have been terrified. Also, she might have been able to fight off her fear if she did things differently. But if she's happy than I suppose that's all that matters! The way she dresses up is pretty cool, as well. It shows how far you can stretch yourself. And with that, you can use yourself to project whatever ideas you have in your head better than someone else could.
A Gonzalez, P. 1
I think that her idea is one that would work best for her. Some of her work is a bit odd and strange, but also daring and unique. People would use themselves, because that's the easiest model to work with, plus you don't have to pay for yourself to model.
J.Richardson P.1
Well I think her work is very different and unique that she can take pictures of herself like that, that is hard to do. It looks like there is actually someone behind the camera. They might use themselves to form their kind art.
V. Smith P.1
Her photos look pretty cool, she's able to go a little bit further with her poses. Some of her clown and homeless people kind of made her look pretty strange, she reminds me of a crazy cat lady. Someone might only use themselves as a subject because they know what they're comfortable with and she knows exactly what she wants to shoot.
T. Losness, Period 1
I think this idea is so cool, and she did such a good job doing it. Some of the pictures she did were great, she did her own make up and staged her all her photos so great. Some people might model in they're own pictures because they are snobby, or don't think any one is as god looking as them.
c.brewer period 1
I think her idea is very unique and creative but also very weird. I think it worked for her because its hard to get people to act or pose exactly how you want them. By using yourself you can get the exact results you want.
K. Derschmidt P.1
I think that its a good idea if shes really is scared to talk to people its good that she used herself. I think that her work is really good but weird at some times. They might use themselves as a subject because they can use their on ideas and not have to push someone around and will get the picture and will get the photo.
A.Deeds P1
I think her idea was really cool. I think this idea was a good solution to her problem of photographing other people. I think her work is different and it's really interesting. She might only photograph herself because she is shy to tell the models how to pose and other stuff.
B. Watson Period: 1
her idea is different, but its better than giving up , because your afraid of people. I think her work is odd, but if it works go with it. someone might only use them-self, because they might be snooty and think they look awesome.
A.Johnson P.1
I think her idea is really weird, for the fact that she took pictures of her self. But worse of all she dressed up as a clown and stuff, thats weird. Her work is weird because she dresses up as so many different things. Someone might only use themselves because they think they are perfect, or are better then the people they can take pictures of.
T.Horne P1
i think her idea for her work is a good idea and showing that she was afraid of people. I think her work is creep at times especially the clowns. the reason someone may use themselves as a subject if they are scared of people and cant get anyone to model for them or if they are extremely self absorbed and to save money if they cant pay a model.
S.McQuown period 1
I think it is a great idea if u are shy. Plus models can be really hard to control so she would know exactly what she wanted. I think it is really creative.
G.Joers
period 1
Her work is something unusual but I think she did a good job at what she was trying to do. It's not something I would choose to do but I guess it works. I think someone might use themselves because they could take pictures whenever they wanted, not only when the other people are present.
D. Riley P.1
I think that her idea is unique and creative but really really weird. Some of her pictures and work is interesting and it's her own idea so that's good. Someone might use there self as a subject because they're shy at giving people orders, so they just do it there self instead.
I think her idea is good because she doesnt have to talk to people to show them or to express what she wants people to see or feel. I like her work because she took lots of self portraits of her self that aren't super edited or changed to make her look better. Someone might only use themself because it's only showing them as their self portrait and they can express different things with the photo.
M.Orton P.1
I think that her idea is unique and creative but really really weird. Some of her pictures and work is interesting and it's her own idea so that's good. Someone might use there self as a subject because they're shy at giving people orders, so they just do it there self instead.
S. Matheson Period. 1
Her work is beautiful. I can totally understand why she took pictures of herself.. Id be too nervous too ask strangers if i could take pictures of them too. Id rather take pictures of myself anyways cause i listen to myself best.
T. Hess P.1
I think her idea is very interesting. Its sorta creepy. I also think it was a creative idea. I think they could either be shy or very conceded.
I think that her idea is pretty cool but its not something that i would do.
I think she puts a lot of work into her photos, i think that someone elss could use themselves as a subject so they can control the photo
G.Taylor P.1
I think her idea is very smart because I'm not good with asking if I can take pictures of people either and she really pulled it off. her work is so different from anything I've ever seen, and although some of her work is disturbing it still fascinates me. One reason that a person might only use themselves as the subject for photos is because they know what they want the photo to look like and have a good idea of how to make it look the way they want. I would consider using myself as the subject of my photos but I don't have a camera stand and I'm not that good with cameras.
M.Christensen p.1
I think her work is weird, i don't understand how she is afraid of people thats a little loony. Maybe she should talk to people, so she has someone to photograph.
E. Zitzelberger P.1
i Think her work was very unique and interesting and a little weird. I think it's easier to work with yourself as a model because you know exactly how you want the picture to look. Also if you worked with someone else it would cost money.
A.Champ p.1.
I think that by strictly photographing herself, it really sets her apart from most famous photographers. Her work is great even though like you mentioned, a big portion of it is "weird." Someone might photograph themselves because they are the only subject that can create a photo the way they see it in their mind. Unless of course by some chance your subject is a mind reader...
J. Smothers Period: 1
I think her ideas are a little bit out of the norm but there's nothing wrong with that because that's what being an artist is all about. Her work is pretty good for working alone and that's pretty inspiring for other artist's that work alone. She might only use herself as the subject probably because shes only comfortable making herself the subject.
J.Rosales P.1
I think her idea is kind of cool. It seems like she has a lot of different personalities. She doesn't seem like someone who would kind of keep herself away from others
K. Nagel P.2
Her ideas are bordering insanity yet she still stays in our realm of reality.Her work is always unique. Because they don't have anyone else to photograph.
Ian M-W
Period 2
This art is a fun way of showing who u are and showing as many sides of yourself as possible. Theres alot of reasons why someone may just use their self instead of other people. Its easier to use yourself as a model because you know just what you want. Her art is very abstract and has a clown theme.
Nikole Kruger Prd 2
I think her idea is pretty cool but I think I would get tired of taking pictures of just myself. I think her work is pretty cool but weird at the same time. I think people might use themselves because it's easier then using someone else as a model.
A.Thomson P.2
I think her idea was really good. I think she is afraid of people and the outer world. I think that I like the idea best in the sense that they are part nature pictures.
A.Willis P.2
Her idea is pretty cool. I personally wouldn't do it. I like her work she takes cool pictures. They might take pictures of themselves because they dont have anyone to take pictures of.
M. Melhus
Period. 2
I think her pictures are great they show she's a shy person. They kind of show she's alone though. Someone might use themselves as a subject because they already know what they want. So It makes things a lot easier.
K.Morello P.2
Her photogaphy i feel might reflect off her not liking to talk to people. Some are a little disturbing but other then that she could be more explicit in a good way. She expresses mood more without hiding it. Which is good for a photographer. To a certain extent...
A.Lindberg
The photos of her are pretty impressive. The fact that she does all of these by her self are amazing. Some of them, although, are really weird.
M McClure P. 2
I think her idea was really was cool because of the emotion shown in the pictures. Her work is really interesting. All of the color and the fact that in every picture, the people are looking away. Someone might only use themselves because they dont like to be around people or something.
G. Williams P.2
I think the reason why she only takes pictures of herself is because she might only like the way she looks and the way she can work a camera. And she was scared of other people, so she only took ones of herself. Some of these pictures are really weird, but really unique.
T.Fryett P.2
I think her idea is good for being afraid of people. She has really good photos Taking pictures of herself. She could have used objects for her paintings or pictures. Maybe she is just stuck up.
T.Beard Per.2
I think being afraid to talk to people is a little odd, but using herself is a good solution. Some of her pictures are a little TOO weird for me and some of the stuff she did just didn't make sense. She must have had family or friends of some kind so she wouldn't have to always use herself as a subject, but from the pictures she took, she's got a great imagination and that's why she's so successful.
K.Seibold P.2
To tell you the truth i don't know what to think of this girl. How can you be so scared of people you don't talk to them. Her pictures are kinda weird but cool.
T. Fischer Period:2
I think her idea is very unique. I think her story is interesting, that she is afraid of people.I think someone might use themselves as a subject just because they're just not a people person. Atleast her pictures don't all look the same so it looks like a different person in each picture.
A.Boland P.2
I thought her photography was good but some of the pictures were a little creepy. I think that she took good pictures though. Someone might use themselves as a subject because they know what they are looking for so maybe it would be eaiser to get the picture she wants.
S. Lovell
P. 2
I think this work is really interesting. She did a really good job of taking pictures of herself. I think her pictures reflect many different personalities and a lot of people can relate to the pictures she took.
B. Ennis. Period 2
I think her idea is kinda weird. I also find it odd that she doesn't like to talk to people. Some of her work is good, and some is just strange. someone might use themselves as a subject because it may be easier in a photo shoot.
C.Rankin
P.2
i think her idea is pretty clever, yeah it's a little weird to see her dressed up as boys and the stereotypes she chose to pose as. i think her work is pretty good, some portraits look a bit strange but they're all fairly creative. Well, as it says about her before she had a problem talking to people so taking pictures of your self in different situations or in senarios that you like can help self express your self in a different way.
M.Preston P.1
I think her idea is good because she is kind of showing stereotypes. I think it is super creepy though stuff like dead bodies I don't even know what to say about that. She probably only used herself since she was scared of people.
D. Jansen P.2
I find this idea actually really cool! the emotion shown in the picture can alway be whatever she wants it to be.
Someone might want to use them selfs because it would be easier to do it yourself then to try to explain someone else what you have in your head.
T. Tinker p.2
Her idea was a good and her work was great. Though in most of her photos she is showing little to no emotion. If she is it is sometimes is crossing the line. Using your self as a subject would is a great option because you are a controllable situation unlike the environment.
-J. Meier Per.2
Cindy's work is one of a kind, I enjoy looking through her pictures. I think that get idea of doing self portraits was ideal for her since she was very shy. Cindy is probably one of my favorite photographers since her work is so different. Out of all of her collections I like the corps one the best.
~C. West Period 2
i think her idea is cool in her own way. i also think her work is interesting. because they dont like to socialize.
S.Snyder P.3
I think her work is pretty interesting. Mostley because she can do so much with just herself as the person in the photos. They are very unique and she is a great photographer.
K. Kruger Per.3
I think her idea is pretty cool. I think she needs to put a little more emotion into her pictures because she is showing little or no emotion in almost all of them. I also think it is cool that she decided to take the pictures herself instead of not taking pictures because she was afraid to talk to people.
M Cordill. Per 3
I think her idea is very unique. Her work is very beautiful and filled with emotion. Think she used herself because she could exactly position herself as she envisioned.
D. Moody Period 05
Personally, I think it's a little weird, but since she was afraid of people, it's cool and a clever idea. I actually enjoyed looking at her pictures. They all weren't as bad as I thought they were going to be. I am impressed, as well. I can see how people could see her as conceited though. Interesting to say the least.
Well for someone who had social problems, taking pictures of herself is the next best thing. I think its just being resourceful. Her of her work looks really good in my mind. I think she used herself because she can control herself more than another person.
S. Jost Per 3
Its cool and creepy all in one. It looks so real that it looks like you are there. They will do it because they have a picture in there mind and they know how to make that picture come alive.
A.Stumbaugh P.3
Well for someone who had social problems, taking pictures of herself is the next best thing. I think its just being resourceful. Her of her work looks really good in my mind. I think she used herself because she can control herself more than another person.
S. Jost Per 3
I think this is really cool how someone can take these pictures of themselves. Her work is very interesting, especially the one of herself as a "corpse." I think someone would use themselves as a subject to avoid the need for perfection. Using someone else as a subject, they may want absolute perfection, and using yourself would give yourself less of a need.
R.Simmons
Period 3
I think it is creative but really weird. I looked her up on google images and her work was kinda creepy. I think someone would only use themselves as subjects because they don't have the social ability to get other people.
B. Leonetti Per 3
I think it was a cool thing to do. I google searched it (nopenopenope) I think the work is good. People would use themselves as a subject because you can make yourself look however you want without anyone being angry that you changed the photo,
B. Comiskey P.3
I think her work is really interesting. It seemed to really work well for her. I think her work is really odd but since it's different I kinda like it. Well kinda she does have a lot of weird picture. Some people might use themselves for a subject because they think they are really interesting or they are also scared of people.
R.jacobs p.3
Personally, I think it's a little weird, but since she was afraid of people, it's cool and a clever idea. I actually enjoyed looking at her pictures. They all weren't as bad as I thought they were going to be. I am impressed, as well. I can see how people could see her as conceited though. Interesting to say the least.
J. Gallagher Per.3
I think her idea is quite odd, but very original and unique, and i like it. Her work is really weird, but interesting, certainly not bad. If they lack interest in having a partner or even just someone to take a picture of they might take pictures of themselves instead.
Kaden Sanchez
Period 3
I think her work is sort of strange. A lot of her pictures are really hard to look at. I can see why being shy would lead her to do so, but I feel like if you were to be a photographer and to be one that takes pictures of people, you shouldn't let your shyness get in the way. You should get out of your comfort zone.
E. Angier P.3
Her idea is unique, which she is showing specific people but only using herself. I like the work because she makes herself look different in each picture. Someone might only use themselves because they can shoot whatever they like without asking permission for taking a picture.
L.Katzberg Period 3
I think it is ssh a good idea and she did a really great idea cause it is really hard to do the things she did like re creating a painting and then making it look pretty. The most amazing thing to me is the fact that she has a great deal of different positions but it still looks good! and It is like way up and she did it all by herself it just amazes me. She is an inspiration.
K. polkk Period 3
I think her idea is very unique, but i like it. I think she is a very good photographer. Someone might use themselves as their subject, just to show other people what they're about, or how they live their life.
S. Kutsch P.3
I think her idea is different, it shows her as different personalities in each pictures. I think her work is dark and sad in a way. Someone might use themselves as a subject to show how they can look like anyone they would want to look like and maybe because they are shy.
S.young per.3
This style is very open and different. Why is she afraid of people? She seems like lady gaga.
D Guisiner P.3
This doesnt seem to be a very good idea but she seemed to make it work out descent. Why is she scared of people? Whatever it is i dont think it matter because if how she seems to be succesful so far. I like the pictures but i dont think i could do only pictures of myself.
T.Munoz per.3
i think her idea is very cool. her work is very unique and cool. i think she wanted to express her feelings
B.Nowland P.3
I like her , i like the way that she be so many diffrent people, even though she reallly was shy . In her photographs she seems very confident and a lil stuck up .I love how she can change her personality through photography, i love her work.
N,Vega. p3
I think the idea of photographing only yourself is really neat. It's amazing how well she did them considering she was alone. But I dont think I could do that for very long. Id much rather photograph other people. I also think she should have gone out and talked to people instead of staying inside her comfort zone.
R. Drake Period 3
Her idea is really good! But some of her photo are just weird. Like the clown one. I think her work is really good. she makes every photo look different when it is really her. someone could use themselves for things like self portrait thingy's and for class. Or if you don't talk to people.
D.Podloujnyi Per 3
Her idea is really good! But some of her photo are just weird. Like the clown one. I think her work is really good. she makes every photo look different when it is really her. someone could use themselves for things like self portrait thingy's and for class. Or if you don't talk to people.
D.Podloujnyi Per 3
I think her pictures are interesting. She has great pictures but some are pretty wierd. In some way i think some of her pictures are kind of sad because she doesn't smile or show any emotions.
S.Orozco P.3
I think her ideas are neat and provide ideas that can I'm sure people from this class could take into mind and use them as influence. I like her work and think its quite interesting, however some if it also quite odd.
Because they find themselves more interesting? Or they have problems talking to people.
I think that her idea is really cool. Her work is very interesting. Someone might want to use themselves because then the pictures come out how they want them to.
E.Wymore Period 3
i dont really understand most of her photos, but some tell a lot about what she's doing and thinking. she has a very original style of photography and its interesting. taking photos of your self would be easyer than taking a picture of someone else because you know what your looking for whereas if someone else were taking your picture they might have no idea.
J.Benjamin
In a way her idea and work is good, but a tad creepy. She might of used herself because shes a shy person and doesnt like to ask for things like help.
B. Little Per.3
I think it was good for her not liking talking to people. I think her work is weird and creepy for what it is its good. Its an inexpensive way by using yourself and you don't have to spend money.
E. Berry p.1 absent
I think thuat since she was afraid of people she did what was best for her in this situation. all her pictures are funny to me. I think she did a great job and is a beautiful photographer.
A. sprague p 2
Cindy has weird style. I do not like most of her photos that she has presented. I would never think of using her style of photos.
J.Martin per.1
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