Untitled #413 2003

Cindy Sherman's "Untitled #413" (2003) features the artist in a self-portrait, disguised as a clown. Sherman is known for her exploration of identity and representation through self-portraits. She frequently adopts different personas and costumes, challenging the traditional conventions of portraiture. The image showcases a somber, even melancholic clown, contrasting the typical portrayal of clowns as cheerful entertainers. The distorted background and the exaggerated makeup contribute to the unsettling nature of the piece, prompting viewers to question the performativity of identity and the constructed nature of emotions.