Untitled Film Still #30 1979

Cindy Sherman's "Untitled Film Still #30" (1979) is a black and white photograph featuring the artist portraying a woman, possibly an actress, in a theatrical pose, staring directly at the viewer with an intense, almost distressed expression. Her face is slightly obscured by shadows, adding to the mysterious and ambiguous nature of the image. This work exemplifies Sherman’s signature use of self-portraiture to explore themes of identity, gender roles, and the media's influence on our perception of reality.