Cindy Sherman Speaks
By David Hershkovits
Cindy Sherman disavows any association with Guest of Cindy Sherman screening at the Tribeca Film Festival that was directed by her ex Paul H-O. Here's her statement:
Regarding Guest of Cindy Sherman…
"As my name is in the title and my work and self are so abundantly represented, I would like to counter any assumption that I am or wish to be personally associated with it. I am not a participant in any events related to the film's screenings in this festival or future presentations. I apologize to all those who participated, thinking they were doing me a favor in giving interviews and otherwise assisting in the fabrication of this film. Against my better judgment, it was clearly unwise to cooperate with the project at it's inception."
Paul's movie covers his years documenting the art world for his cable TV show Gallery Beat. He eventually became Cindy Sherman's +1. Which he apparently didn't like very much. He made a movie about it. And now she doesn't want to be a part of it. Convoluted!
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Posted at 3:36 on Apr 03, 2009
I would feel just the same if my ex (who became a shitty partner because people liked my work even though that said ex was a fan of the arts and benefited from my fame) was reaping the benefits of my persona and work yet again and his being shitty in movie form. Convoluted? Yes. I'll skip this one.
Posted at 2:09 on Feb 27, 2010
Cindy Sherman was set up by this
Paul H-O, or what ever his real name is,
to make this film from the start.
Cindy was open and trusting and
this guy basically used her.
Paul H-O, having no real talent
of his own, leached off of her
and now stands to make some
pocket change from her on this film; Pretty low down.
Posted at 2:27 on Mar 24, 2011
While I can understand how problematic the situation is, as a work of art it strikes me as potentially great. Love the creative material that permeates the whole situation,(uncomfortable though I'm sure it is).
Austin TX