Comments on: Your Artist Statement Is Like A Coconut

By: Phil Kendall

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:17:39 +0000

As ever Alyson interesting, challenging and informative.
‘About Phil Kendall’ continues as a work in progress on my website. it started in March 2008. Me and it will reach that moment of Zen perfection one day…

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By: Patti Vincent

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:00:39 +0000

Your post is creative and helpful. You’ve got me thinking. Thank you, Patti

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By: Jess Pillmore

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:59:24 +0000

This post is extremely relevant. I’m actually exploring new ways to tackle artist statements within my company. We’ve put out a Two-Minute-Challenge (utilizing the power of image, sound and text with video). We’ve offered the platform for people, of any age and medium, to answer “Why and how are you creatively independent?”
I found that by focusing on the WHY it leads to more unique perspectives on art, life and the creation process. It allows people to stand up for their individual point of view, their methods and their lineage of inspiration and work creation.
If anyone wants to join this ongoing conversation, more info can be found at http://creativelyindependent.net/blog
We’re posting everyone’s videos and starting to do Individual Intros (People Spotlights).
Thanks for bringing up this needed topic… and of course I was totally sucked in by the pop reference (I’m that girl too!)
Best,
Jess

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By: Lucy Chen

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:21:47 +0000

I’d love to be able to write about what I make, but I’m still developing, learning and finding my voice, so should I learn about writing an artist statement at such an early stage or after I’ve produced a body of works?

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By: Barbara Muir

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:10:08 +0000

Hi Alyson,
I read this title and thought — coconuts! Before I opened the post I thought
hard, tough, you break into it to get the meat and milk. Sustaining. It turns
out I was right in part. Plus you did say our titles should be attention grabbing. You are right! I will work on my artist’s statement. I do have one, (or several) and I’ll improve it (them). Good advice as always. Writing a frequent blog I do talk about my art, but usually about the piece of the moment. It seems to me that an artist’s statement is like a resume in the driver’s seat. It’s the direction you’re heading for, not your
last destination. That’s why it has to change as you do.
Thanks again Alyson,
XO Barbara

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By: kathryn

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:16:50 +0000

the basics of my art have not changed, but my work has grown and matured…so thanks for the inspiration to go back and take another look! plus i want to add photos as you suggested!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:40:58 +0000

In reply to Kathleen O\\\’Brien.

Kathleen: That’s so nice to hear. I love knowing that you made a wise investment in the e-book and also a wise investment of your time.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:39:51 +0000

In reply to Victoria Pendragon.

Thanks, Victoria. I’m so glad to hear that you’re doing the hard work. It will pay off.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:38:07 +0000

In reply to Brian Sherwin.

Absolutely, Brian. Critics and reviewers don’t pull stuff out of thin air. They need something to pique their interest – a starting point.

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By: Kathleen O\\\'Brien

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:32:48 +0000

While I am thinking about it, I wanted to give feedback about the “Relatively Pain Free Artist Statement” product. I worked on one daily for a specific body of art, to be in time for my current solo show. I used it additional to my standard one. At the reception Friday I was surprised at the many people who offered comments about how much they liked my statement, and how it enhanced their perception of the art. I think people just don’t read. But I am glad to be wrong. Writing it also helped me to produce the art: it grounded me in my visual message. So, I recommend this product to anyone who feels tongue tied!

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