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Writing an Artist Statement
Artist Statements serve a variety of purposes. Below, are several distinct functions for an artist's statement.
• CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Artist's statements are sometimes written for the purpose of presenting a project to class. In this capacity, it is a tool for critique and should contain relevant detail, describing the intent and execution.
• GRANT/FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION: Often, grant applications will require the submission of an artist's statement. This statement should directly relate to the images or slides that are submitted with the application and should provide some details about the content or form of
the work.
• GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION: Graduate schools often request artist's statements from prospective students, asking them to describe their work and their understanding of their ‘place' in contemporary art.
• GALLERY SOLICITATION: When submitting a portfolio to a gallery you should include an artist's statement that articulates the nature of your work. This statement should "match" the work and contain relevant and useful description.
CONTENT
Artist's statements can include a variety of information. Below are some potential subjects for your statement.
• PROCESS/TECHNIQUE: What kind of techniques are significant to your work? How do you make decisions about the progress of a piece?
• SOURCES: What are the sources for the imagery or ideas in your work? Are there other artists who do work in the same vein?
• PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: Are there experiences in your life that are relevant to your subject matter?
• MEDIUM: What materials do you use and why are they significant?
• GOALS: What are your goals for an individual piece or series? What do you want the viewer to experience?
• SUBJECT/CONTENT: Are there consistent themes or subjects in your work?
FORMAT Depending on purpose or function, artist's statements can address a single body of work or a lifetime of art making. Below are some examples of different formats.
• ONE PIECE: A statement can explain and describe a single piece.
• ONE PROJECT OR SERIES: A statement can address the development and execution of an entire series.
• SEVERAL PROJECTS: A statement can discuss the connections between several projects.
• PHILOSOPHY/MANIFESTO: A statement can be written before the execution of a project, highlighting your goals and plan for progress.
NARRATIVE: A statement can combine traditional prose with the discussion of methodology and process.
Attachment:- Student Sample Artist Statement.rar