Afraid Quote by Cindy Sherman
“Quite often, I will do something and think, 'Oh, no, she looks a little too much like me.' I have tried to learn not to be afraid of that when that happens. I am not trying to obliterate myself and completely hide within the images like I used to.”
About This Quote
An introspective confession about confronting self‑similarity in art, striving to overcome fear of seeing oneself reflected in work without erasing identity.
In simple terms: Facing fear of seeing oneself in one’s own art.
Key Takeaway
Embrace self‑recognition in creative work.
Themes
self‑identity
artistic fear
self‑reflection
personal growth
creative honesty
Mood
reflective
vulnerable
Type
confessional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art creation
- self‑portraiture
- therapy through art
- personal development
- confidence building
Key Concepts
psychology of self
artistic expression
identity politics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing yourself in art affect your confidence?
- What steps can help you accept self‑similarity?
A Different Perspective
The struggle may stem from deeper insecurities beyond artistic concerns.
![“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)
