Untitled #299 1994

Cindy Sherman's Untitled #299, created in 1994, is a self-portrait from her "Film Stills" series. The series is a commentary on gender roles and stereotypes, and Sherman's self-portraits often reference characters from film and television. In this image, she adopts a playful, yet somewhat menacing, pose with exaggerated makeup and a costume reminiscent of a character from a 1950s film noir. The piece further explores themes of identity, representation, and the power of performance.