“Untitled Film Still #46,” created by Cindy Sherman in 1979, is a significant work within the Feminist Art movement. This photograph belongs to the renowned “Untitled Film Stills” series, exemplifying the genre of staged photography.
The artwork depicts a scene set in a pool, where a solitary figure wearing goggles swims through the water. The black and white composition captures the ripples and reflections around the figure, evoking a sense of mystery and introspection. The use of chiaroscuro highlights the reflective surface of the water, lending a cinematic quality to the image, which is emblematic of Sherman’s exploration of identity and the representation of women in media and popular culture. The deliberate construction of the scene draws attention to the themes of surveillance and self-perception, inviting viewers to reflect on the intersection of reality and performance.
