I kind of like Cindy Sherman’s untitled 1981 self-portrait.
If she asked for a title, maybe I’d suggest: “Lizzie’s final day of summer.”
I’d enjoy hearing what you think...
Let’s say you’ve just come across Sherman’s photo, but know nothing about the artist or the photo or its record-setting purchase price – but you would like to share a few breezy comments (exclusive of its “dollar-worth”):
1) What would you title it?
2) What did you first think the girl was doing – or is that unimportant?
3) How does the camera’s position (or the colors) influence your reaction to the subject and why?
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And would you think this photographer had promise?
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