The artwork, “Untitled,” created by Cindy Sherman in 1976, is part of the Feminist Art movement and falls under the genre of photography. This particular piece is a part of her series “Bus Riders.”
The artwork presents a figure seated against a plain background. The individual is dressed in a white jacket paired with plaid pants, exuding a casual demeanor. The subject is positioned on a simple chair and directly faces the camera, with a slight shadow cast on the wall behind them. The composition is stark and minimalistic, focusing on the person and their attire, which is intricately detailed yet casual. The overall tone of the artwork conveys a sense of everyday life and the personas encountered in public spaces, aligning with Sherman’s distinctive approach of utilizing herself to embody various characters.
