Sherman was also exposed to the contemporary art exhibited at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, the two Buffalo campuses of the SUNY school system, Media Studies Buffalo, and the Center for Exploratory and Perceptual Arts, and Artpark, in nearby Lewiston, N.Y. ![]() It was in Buffalo that Sherman encountered the photo-based conceptual works of artists Hannah Wilke, Eleanor Antin, and Adrian Piper. Sherman works in series, typically photographing herself in a range of costumes.Īlong with artists like Laurie Simmons, Louise Lawler, and Barbara Kruger, Sherman is considered to be part of the Pictures Generation. I remember sitting in the limo for about 2 minutes as it waited outside of our house and then having to go back inside and wave goodbye.To create her photographs, Sherman shoots alone in her studio, assuming multiple roles as author, director, make-up artist, hairstylist, wardrobe mistress, and model. My mom remembers the experience well and had a blast, she and her girl friends even got a limo that evening for a night out on the town. At the time I was 10 years old, and she was 35 so I don't fully remember the experience to it's fullest, but I do remember loads of makeup, lots of ridiculous props and outfits, and of course, BIG hair with lots of spray. ![]() However, in 1997 somehow my mom convinced to do the iconic Glamour Shots at the mall with her. Do I regret that now as an adult? Yup! Like man, I was such a brat. I'm not sure why I absolutely despised the idea as a child, but I never gave into the experience. I remember as a kid going to the beaches of Ocean City Maryland and my mom always bugging me to do Old Time photos. I didn't have many professional portraits as a kid, but I do have a family portrait from Olan Mills when I was around 1 year old, as well as lots of disposable camera shots in my baby album. Back in a time before people carried cameras in their pockets, these classic portraits hung on the walls of most American homes and had a home inside most men's wallets. Between the ever popular Olan Mills, JC Penny, Sears, Picture People, Old Time Photo and Glamour Shots the possibilities were endless. And boy, was it a fun day!Ĭhances are that if you were born before 1990 you recall the ample amount of portrait studios set up in malls, beach boardwalks, department stores, basically everywhere in town. But this had the potential to be a fun AND ridiculous experience together and both celebrate some great milestones. She is turning 60 this year and I thought what better way to celebrate it all then to remake her favorite portraits from the 90s? At first I wasn't sure if she was going to be on board, like me, she doesn't thoroughly enjoy being in front of the camera. It's been 25 years since my mom and I had our Glamour Shots done in 1997. ![]() At this point I just felt like the stars had aligned and that it was time to do something BIG! While I don't enjoy being in FRONT of the camera, I had first just thought of getting some amazing headshots and using them as a sort of branding opportunity for me. A business in which had grown exponentially, more than I had ever thought possible! I had also just won my Fantasy Football League for the first time ever and am currently the keeper of its killer tiny trophy. Yes it's half way to 40, but also I had also just finished my 5th year of owning my own business. This year on March 14th I turned 35, and I feel like this was the next big milestone for me after 30.
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