Art Quote by Cindy Sherman
“People think because it's photography it's not worth as much, and because it's a woman artist, you're still not getting as much - there's still definitely that happening. I'm still really competitive when it comes to, I guess, the male painters and male artists. I still think that's really unfair.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: On gender disparity in visual arts, 2015
Female artists are undervalued compared to male counterparts, perpetuating unfair competition.
In simple terms: Women artists earn less and receive less recognition.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for equal valuation of women’s art.
Themes
gender bias
art market
fairness
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
critical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- art sales
- grant applications
- public talks
Key Concepts
valuation disparity
visibility
institutional bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could ensure equal pay?
- How can audiences support women artists?
A Different Perspective
Market perceptions are deeply rooted; change requires systemic effort.
![“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)
