Cindy Sherman originally studied painting but soon found that her true interests lie in photography. Many of her famous photographs are self portraits. Sherman would dress up in wigs and outfits depicting characters of all kinds. Although some were considered quite bazaar she gained a large following for her work. Below are some of her thoughts on the job she loved.
I can’t work without it(music). And it has to be the right kind, because if it’s not then I get into a bad mood. I work with a remote so that I can change CDs instantly if I need to.
Cindy Sherman
I didn't want to make "high" art, I had no interest in using paint, I wanted to find something that anyone could relate to without knowing about contemporary art. I wasn't thinking in terms of precious prints or archival quality; I didn't want the work to seem like a commodity.
Cindy Sherman
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 Sherman
When I do work, I get so much done in such a concentrated time that once I’m through a series, I’m so drained I don’t want to get near the camera.
Cindy Sherman
I was feeling guilty in the beginning; it was frustrating to be successful when a lot of my friends weren’t. Also, I was constantly being reminded of that by people in my family making jokes.
Cindy Sherman
If I knew what the picture was going to be like I wouldn’t make it. It was almost like it was made already.. the challenge is more about trying to make what you can’t think of.
Cindy Sherman
The work is what it is and hopefully it’s seen as feminist work, or feminist-advised work, but I’m not going to go around espousing theoretical bullshit about feminist stuff.
Cindy Sherman
I didn't have any interest in traditional art.
Cindy Sherman
The still must tease with the promise of a story the viewer of it itches to be told.
Cindy Sherman