“Fashion #123” is a photograph by Cindy Sherman, created in 1983. It is a notable piece within the Feminist Art movement. This artwork captures Sherman’s distinctive style, which often involves elaborate self-portraits that delve into various aspects of identity, gender, and societal roles.
In this artwork, Sherman portrays a figure using a direct and somewhat confrontational pose. The figure is seated on a worn and slightly distressed chair, draped in a striped garment that partially reveals the body. The lighting creates dramatic shadows that accentuate the figure’s expression and the textures of the clothing and chair. The subject’s confident posture, combined with an ambiguous facial expression, invites viewers to contemplate the underlying themes and the constructed nature of fashion and identity. The photograph effectively challenges conventional representations of women in media and art, aligning with the broader goals of the Feminist Art movement to provoke critical examination of traditional gender roles and stereotypes.
