When I read about the new Cindy Sherman art show at Metro Pictures gallery in New York City I knew I had to see it. I have been following Cindy Sherman's work for decades and wanted to experience her new work. Cindy Sherman is an American photographer best known for her conceptual art self portraits.
Since the venue, Metro Pictures gallery, was close to the High Line, an old elevated train track re purposed into a public space/garden, I thought it would be great to combine a visit to the two.
It was a beautiful spring day in New York City and the gardens were lush and full of blooms. The High Line weaves through the city amidst towering buildings and terraces where you feel you could reach out and shake hands with the inhabitants.
Lots of people were enjoying the High Line experience.
Down a flight of stairs from the elevated walkway was the gallery. Once inside the gallery, I was struck by the new show's photographs.
Cindy Sherman, no longer the young woman who shot to fame with her shocking self portraits, had put together a show exploring age.
Can you believe that these are all photos of the same woman?
And here, see if you can tell if this is Cindy in all four, or if she has some guests in her photo?
The famous photographer does all her own makeup, dressing and photography. She is at once at both sides of the lens.
I have to admit that I found this show to be one of her tamest. As interesting as the portraits are in exploring ageing womanhood, I expected a bit more risk taking and some of that shock factor that characterized her early work.
Next time Cindy Sherman has a show, I recommend you check it out. Especially if it is at Metro Pictures gallery, a few steps from the celebrated High Line!
Enjoy!
Maria
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