artist statement
Work's written rationale
An artist statement is a written description by a visual artist explaining their work, intentions, or creative philosophy.
Galleries, grant applications, and exhibition catalogs typically require one.
The statement accompanies the art rather than replacing it: Her artist statement described the piece as an exploration of memory and loss.
Often dreaded by artists who prefer their work to speak for itself.
- manifestoPublished statement of principles
- visionAbility to see
- intentPlanned purpose
- creativeProducing original ideas
- creative processHow creation happens
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- declarationsdeclaration, declarations, proclamation, proclamations, announcement
- art criticismart criticism, review, art critic, critique, analysis
- art exhibitionexhibition, exhibition space, gallery guide, opening night, closing night
- art writingart reviews, art critiques, art criticism, art analysis, critical essays
- program insertsliner notes, program notes, tracklist, track listing, cast list
- art worldpainter, painting, paintings, sculpture, sculptures
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Analyzing visual creative works
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