Friday Quote: "Why hire a photographer?"

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I was not surprised to see the cover of the New York Times Sunday Arts section (2/19/12) feature a rare non-costumed Cindy Sherman self-portrait for its lead article. And I thought, of course, “Why hire a photographer when she can photograph herself…best…as she wants to be seen?”
Once again Cindy Sherman makes front page art news in the New York Times Weekend Arts, today (2/24/12), but this time she is back in costume. Her exhibit at the MOMA is one not to be missed. Here are some Cindy Sherman Quotes:
On Characters
“None of the characters are me. They’re everything but me. If it seems too close to me, it’s rejected.”
“My work is not about fantasizing about characters or situations……When I’m doing the characters I really don’t feel it is something I’m building out of my fantasies, my dreams…”
On Makeup
“Sometimes I would play in my room out of curiosity to see what makeup can do. Sometimes become a character…”

The Photographer’s Quote

“I was good at copying things, but I didn’t really have ideas of what I wanted to do with painting. That was when I thought, ‘Why am I wasting my time elaborately copying things when I could use a camera?’”
Carol Vogel, NY Times (2/19/12)
On Hiring Models
“Whenever I tried to hire people or use friends or family, even if I paid them, I felt like I had to entertain them. When I’m working alone, I can push myself. And I don’t complain.”
Carol Vogel, NY Times (2/19/12)

From the Critics
“The contradictory and complex readings of her work reinforce its ongoing relevance to multiple audiences. More than ever, identity is malleable and fluid and her photographs confirm this.”
Ms. Respini (NY Times 2/19/2012)

Her exhibition at MOMA will be on view through June11, 2012