Runaway

https://www.icaboston.org/artists/cindy-sherman

The photograph which inspired me most to remake of Cindy Sherman was from her collection of Untiled Film Stills #48. In this photograph I see a young women who is trying to hitch a ride. She is probably a runaway or someone who is trying to escape her life and go wherever life will lead her. The landscape in this photograph is remarkable and very realistic. The clouds and long road give into the mystery of the photograph and give uncertainty as where Sherman is leading. The black and white color scheme adds a very classic touch to the photograph and the lone suitcase gives off the impression that perhaps Sherman packed in a hurry or will not be needing much wherever she is going.
When choosing a photograph to remake I aimed to find one I could easily mimic. Because only a few of Sherman's self-portraits are outdoors and most of them are inside her studio which she then as the ability to add special features to the background I tried to concentrate on one in which I could do outdoors. Near my house is a rail road crossing which usually only runs at night. I decided it would be the best place to take my self-portrait because of the landscape and long rail road. My street is covered with parked cars and would not have been the best place to take the photograph since Sherman is originally by herself. I believe both photographs are very similar and share many characteristics. The landscape, long road, black and white background and attire all go together well and blend with each other to create a movie scene.
                Although Sherman leaves her artwork untitled to give her viewers a chance to create their own ideas on what the piece means to them I have decided to name my photograph "Runaway." I believe my character and Sherman's is running away from their previous life to go on a new adventure and see new things. I think change is good and doing the same thing everyday can be boring after a while. Sherman never does the same thing or looks the same in a portrait more than once. Perhaps some collections might appear to have the same themes but overall being someone new each time is exciting and brings on a whole new perspective to mind.