Character Quote by Cindy Sherman
“I think I always resented the fact that people thought I was trying to entertain them with my multifaceted, chameleonlike character changes. Although I liked doing that, I wasn't out to fool people and say 'Guess which one is me.'”
About This Quote
She feels frustrated that audiences view her varied personas as mere entertainment, while she aims for deeper artistic expression.
In simple terms: People misinterpret her artistic intent.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper understanding of artistic work.
Themes
artistic identity
misinterpretation
authenticity
Mood
critical
introspective
Type
artistic
reflective
When to use this quote
- Exhibitions
- artist talks
- media interviews
Key Concepts
performance art
self‑presentation
audience perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists communicate intent more clearly?
- What expectations do audiences bring to art?
A Different Perspective
Some may view her work as purely aesthetic.
![“I want[ed] to make a show of really big pictures, because you see male artists doing it all the time. It just seemed like such a big egotistical thing. I thought, 'I don't know that many women that really do that… Damn it, I'm gonna do that-make this really big picture.'” quote by Cindy Sherman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5b1/cindy-sherman-11074_art_i-want-ed-to-make-a-show-of-really-big-p_647387.jpg)
