Guide to writing your Artist's Statement
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What is an artist statement? An artist statement is a general introduction of your work as an artist. It is the what, how, and why of your work, from your own perspective. It helps you convey the deeper meaning or purpose of your work to the audience (clients, gallery owners, scholarship boards, entrance panels, etc.). What kind of artists need personal statements? If you are a designer, photographer, fashion designer, illustrator, sculpture artist, abstract artist, painter or any other kind of artist, you need an artist statement. Why you need an artist statement An artist statement lets you convey the reasoning behind your work-- why you chose a particular subject matter, why you work in a certain medium, etc. And further, a well-written statement shows the relationship of you to your artwork, and helps creates a connection with the viewer that will make your work (and your name) more memorable. An artist statement can:
Writing an artist statement is a chore for most artists. But following theses steps will make it a little easier for you to decide what to write and how to write it. Artist statement content The artist statement should be about you, not about the viewer. It should explain what YOU think about your work, not about how the viewer should interpret it.
Things to avoid in an artist statement Your artist statement is like a personal creed and shouldn’t read like a press release or marketing material. Strive for authenticity. Avoid:
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