Untitled #420 2004

"Untitled #420" (2004) is a self-portrait by Cindy Sherman, where the artist takes on the guise of a clown. This is part of her ongoing series of photographic works that explore identity, gender, and the constructed nature of self-representation. The piece employs a striking visual language, with the clown's exaggerated makeup and costume juxtaposed against the abstract backdrop, hinting at the artificiality of the performer's role. Sherman's work challenges viewers to consider the performative aspects of identity and the often-hidden layers beneath the surface of appearances.