Artist Statements:

Each of your large artworks is to be accompanied by a TYPED artist statement.

The statement should be:

• labeled with your specific title, name, and date.
• between 250 and 300 words.

The statement should include:

A brief description of what the work looks like (form and content)

The work's source of inspiration

Reference and connections to an artist or culture's art work tha resonates with your work.

What you intended and think the work expresses / communicates. Is it provocative? To which audience is it intended and who may be collatoral damage?

Describe what succeeded with your work or where it fell short of success.

Where might you go next?

See examples of strong Artist Statements: Sample 1 (docx) // Sample 2 (doc)