Post 1: Exploring "Identity"

What is IDENTITY? It could be interpreted in many different ways. Identity tells you who someone is. But that is what we all know and are very accustomed to. Would it be more interesting if someone’s interpretation/ presentation/ performance of identity makes you wonder who he/she is? Factually, many artists (esp. Post-modern artists) have done similar things in their artworks. Some of the expressions are quite strong and intriguing. They are not always pleasant, but most of the times “attack” people’s feelings and their way of seeing things.

There are some artists I think to be most relevant in terms of my understanding of "identity":

-Cindy Sherman (U.S.)

-Yasumasa Morimura (Japan)