Identity

I chose Cindy Sherman as an artist who deals with the concept of identity through her work. She dresses up in different clothes and makeup and takes pictures of herself assuming different roles and creating conceptual portraits. Through a number of different series of works as a photographer, Sherman has sought to raise challenging and important questions about the role and representation of women in society, the media and the nature of the creation of art.

Some of Cindy Sherman's work:

Key Concepts 
-Identities have different facets 
-Identity can be shaped by personal experience, heritage, interests, environment
-identities are flexible and always changing 
-Stereotypes and our perceptions have an impact on identity 
-Identity can be perceived differently, depending on the person or persons


Essential Questions 
-How do our life experiences impact our identity?
-How do images impact our perception of identity?
-How do traditional societal roles impact identity?
-How do we communicate identity through images?
-How can the ways we represent ourselves impact our perception of identity?