Untitled B 1975

Cindy Sherman's Untitled B, a black and white photograph from 1975, is a powerful example of the artist's self-portrait series. Sherman, known for her exploration of identity and representation, adopts a theatrical persona, transforming herself into a variety of characters. Here, she embodies a clown-like figure, her face painted with exaggerated features, her smile both playful and unsettling. The composition emphasizes the face, highlighting the performative nature of the image, while the dark background reinforces the sense of isolation and theatricality.