I'd never even thought about compromise when I worked in my studio. The major distinction is in the priority of who I ultimately wanted to please: myself or the audience.
Cindy ShermanI didn't want to make 'high' art, I had no interest in using paint, I wanted to find something that anyone could relate to without knowing about contemporary art. I wasn't thinking in terms of precious prints or archival quality; I didn't want the work to seem like a commodity.
Cindy ShermanBeing able to make a living doing something one truly loves to do - is my definition of success.
Cindy ShermanI didn't think of what I was doing as political. To me it was a way to make the best out of what I liked to do privately, which was to dress up.
Cindy ShermanI am always surprised at all the things people read into my photos, but it also amuse me. That may be because I have nothing specific in mind when I'm working. My intentions are neither feminist nor political. I try to put double or multiple meanings into my photos, which might give rise to a greater variety of interpretations.
Cindy Sherman