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Cindy Sherman: Characters | Art21 "Extended Play"

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The video discusses Cindy Sherman's approach to creating characters in her work, emphasizing that it is not about fantasizing but rather about exploring different personas. Sherman talks about how she used to embody characters, like Lucille Ball, in college and how it evolved into a more performance-like process. She mentions experimenting with other people as models but prefers to be in the characters herself to have more control and freedom to play around. Sherman also talks about the challenges of working with others as models compared to working alone. The video highlights Sherman's creative process and the personal connection she has with her characters.

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