Comments on: How Your Artist Statement Can Engage More Eyeballs

By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 01:10:42 +0000

In reply to Tom.

That’s great to hear, Tom. Obviously you are doing much right to make that crucial connection.

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By: Tom

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:33:28 +0000

Hi Alyson,
I have an exhibition on at the moment. I’ve had various people comment on the paintings, then read my statement (on the back of an A5 card, the front has 4 painting images on) and they definitely will go back for a second look, and usually make the point that they really understand what I’m getting at in my statement.
For myself my statement comments predominantly on how I like to focus on capturing the light, what ever the subject….
It seems some people ‘get’ this straight off, then reading about it confirms this for them……on the other hand I’ve noticed a lot of people say they love certain paintings but they’re not quite sure why, then after reading my statement I often get comments along the lines of ‘ar yes, I see that now, I think it’s the lighting in it that I really like’…..it seems to re-engage people with the work and give a much better understanding of the work, and almost a new appreciation for certain paintings…..
This is not to say my statement isn’t well due a revamp and serious over haul but I would say your article is spot on (not that I would doubt it:) as I’ve just begun to notice it first hand and am beginning to see how important it is.
Thank you for the article, I’ve become much more aware of how people are looking at my work as a result:)!!

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By: rouge

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 22:23:19 +0000

hahahah, wow. alright then. good luck with all your endeavours.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 16:12:55 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

All that I’m saying is that my attention has to be focused on my students and clients.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 16:12:10 +0000

In reply to rouge.

I wish I could do that, but I think you should trust yourself.
If you ever need editing help, I suggest Vicki Amorose at http://artwritebook.com

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By: rouge

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 04:57:40 +0000

You think its decent?

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By: rouge

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 04:57:22 +0000

let me know what you think

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 03:36:30 +0000

In reply to rouge.

Way to go! Your statement is a process. The words will always be evolving.

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By: rouge

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 00:40:36 +0000

You inspired me to recreate my artist statement… still now sure how I feel about it but here iss a link.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2Sc5NqBpsFMSTZWOTZyM1ZwSnc/edit?usp=sharing

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By: Anita Jesse

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:49:59 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

Quite some time ago, I “got it” that I needed an artist’s statement and I continued to work at refining it. Still, I felt a little as if I had finished an assignment for the instructor. And only recently had mine become somewhat more meaningful—still not there.
The difference is that finally the real “why” of the statement is more clear, and I am optimistic about improving mine. Now it is obvious to me that part of the joy in creating is sharing not only with visuals, but using words to gently guide the viewer’s eye. For example, I noticed that when writing a description of a piece for my newsletter (after reading this post) I found words that weren’t there for me before. Having a clear purpose made a big difference.
I appreciate all you give so freely.

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