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What Is Artist Statement

An artist statement is a short document written by an artist to provide insight into their creative process, philosophy, and passion. It describes how and why the artist does their work. An artist statement can help clarify the artist's ideas, promote their work, and fulfill requirements for opportunities like exhibitions, grants, and teaching positions. It introduces potential buyers to the artist's work and adds to the understanding of their perspective and relationship to their creations.

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What Is Artist Statement

An artist statement is a short document written by an artist to provide insight into their creative process, philosophy, and passion. It describes how and why the artist does their work. An artist statement can help clarify the artist's ideas, promote their work, and fulfill requirements for opportunities like exhibitions, grants, and teaching positions. It introduces potential buyers to the artist's work and adds to the understanding of their perspective and relationship to their creations.

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What is Artist Statement?

Artist’s statement is a short document written by the artist which provides a window into the
artist's world. It describes the artist's creative process, philosophy, vision, and passion. An
artist's statement reads easily, is informative, and adds to the understanding of the artist.

An artist statement is what, how, and why you do what you do, from your perspective. An
artist statement speaks to the relationship between you and your work.

Importance of Artist Statement:


An artist's statement may be a vital selling tool, promoting and explaining your work to people.

An artist statement can

 Clarify your own ideas about your work.

 Describe your work, in your own words.

 Be a base for a proposal for an exhibition or project/artist webpage.

 Fill a requirement for scholarships, AP art exams/ grants/funding, teaching positions, or


admission to school.

 Be a good source of info for art reviewers, journalists, reporters, etc.

 Introduce your work to the buying public.

Step 2: Reflective Questions

Answer these questions as simply as you can:

 What is your favorite tool? Why?

 What is your favorite material? Why?

 What do you like best about what you do?

 What do you mean when you say that a piece has turned out really well?

 What patterns emerge in your work? Is there a pattern in the way you select materials?
In the way you use color, texture or light?

 What do you do differently from the way you were taught? Why?
 What is your favorite color? List three qualities of the color. Consider that these
qualities apply to your work.

Use the suggestions below to structure your

statement. Write three to five sentences per paragraph.

 First paragraph. Begin with a simple statement of why you do the work you do. Support
that statement, telling the reader more about your goals and aspirations.

 Second paragraph. Tell the reader how you make decisions in the course of your work.
How and why do you select materials, techniques, themes? Keep it simple and tell the
truth.

 Third paragraph. Tell the reader a little more about your current work. How it grew out
of prior work or life experiences. What are you exploring, attempting, challenging by
doing this work.

Tips:

 Begin with a punchy statement – an idea or quote works well. Avoid beginning with
“My art…”, “In my work…”, etc. that are common / boring.

 Keep the statement simple.

 The statement should tell why and how.

Example:

The changing light of day and the moods it creates are the foundations of my watercolors.
My paintings usually start with a color idea, then evolve into compositions in which color is
the primary subject. To me, art is a synthesis of my personal feelings, the subject or colors
that inspire me and my materials and techniques. Serenity and simplicity are my primary
goals. My goal as a teacher and author is to help other artists achieve their goals. My primary
focus is on my students, providing a fun and comfortable environment where they can
advance their individual creative skills within an energetic community of artists.

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