Cindy Sherman
CINDY SHERMAN "LUCILLE BALL" 1975
Since the late 1970s, Cindy Sherman has donned an array of personas and costumes to explore how women are perceived and presented in Western culture.
Despite her interest in disguise and costume Sherman rarely does impressions. This important and iconic photograph, shot in 1975 but only printed in 2001, is a rare exception.
In this pseudo self-portrait, Sherman becomes the legendary comedian and tv star Lucille Ball. Like Sherman, Ball's performance is rooted in her physicality, using whimsical makeup and playful costumes to accentuate her distinct and bubbly sense of humor.
Embodying the icon, Sherman cradles her chin in her hand, directing an intense gaze towards the viewer. Her fixated stare and strong expression starkly contrast Ball's typically vivacious demeanor, presenting the viewer with a stripped-down representation of the actress.
Sherman’s work is represented in every major public collection including SFMoMA, Tate Gallery (London), Centre Georges Pompidou (Paris), and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC).
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"Untitled (Lucille Ball)"
USA, 1975; printed 2001
Fujicolor Crystal Archive print
Signed and dated by the artist
10.25"H 8.25"W (image)
Framed
Very good condition
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