VIEW IN MY ROOM
United States
Photography, Color on Other
Size: 16 W x 16 H x 0.1 D in
Ships in a Crate
Artist Recognition
Artist featured in a collection
I first photographed Cindy Sherman in Akron, Ohio, where she had a show in 1984. In studying her work beforehand, I realized that Cindy was very shy, so I brought a little mask with me that she could hide behind. I made a picture of her in front of a tall color photograph that showed only her eyes through a white wig. Through that gesture, we got on the same frequency––we connected. About three years later when I was assigned to photograph her for Vanity Fair, she was very open. We had almost three days of shooting. This picture shows her with eyes closed and no make-up. She’s always putting on all these layers to hide behind. This is the tabula rasa image of Cindy. As a photographer you are asked to interpret an artist you have only met through his (or her) work. Whether it’s getting a Nobel-prize winning author to kid around with you, or a photographer known for her own unique images to relinquish control, you have to get your subjects to trust you. They must feel comfortable enough to be totally vulnerable...so you can explore parts of them that the public never sees. Ultimately, taking a picture is an intimate collaboration.
Original Created:1987
Subjects:Pop Culture/Celebrity
Materials:Other
Mediums:ColorDigitalC-typeDye Transfer
Photography:Color on Other
Artist Produced Limited Edition of:1
Size:16 W x 16 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships in a Crate
Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
Handling:Ships in a wooden crate for additional protection of heavy or oversized artworks. Crated works are subject to an $80 care and handling fee. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:United States.
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