How do you write a photo series statement?
Begin with a broad statement or two that clearly and concisely describes your series. Provide details that express how the ideas in your statement are reflected in your work and why you chose the medium of photography to express yourself. State the themes and/or experiences that influenced your work.
What should I include in my photography portfolio?
A photography portfolio shouldn’t just show that you know exposure and white balance. Your portfolio should also convey your style, and what type of work you do. A portfolio could be printed or online, or even both, but should also include only your best work.
What is the difference between an artist statement and a bio?
Essentially, an artist bio connects the impact your life history has on your artwork and talks about your concepts, philosophies, inspirations, and influences. An artist statement is typically required when you join an art competition, submit your portfolio to a gallery or museum; it may also be used in press releases.
Why are artists third person BIOS?
Your bio is about you and your artistic accomplishments. It is not your life story. It is written in the third person (otherwise, it would be an autobiography). It helps to think of it as your résumé in paragraph form.
What should an artist statement look like?
Your artist statement should feel like it’s written by you, the artist—not by a critical theorist or an art history professor or a dealer or a curator. The people reading it are looking for an enriched experience of your work and proof that you’ve put some thought into what you’re making.
How often should an artist statement be updated?
Like the U.S. Constitution, an artist statement is a living document. You can update it as often as you like. Shorter is better. Being economical with words proves you know what you’re doing, that you’re confident in your work, and that you don’t have to couch it in elaborate language to legitimize it.
What is an artist statement for collage art?
(Please note: Collage is not a unique process and there’s no inventive way to describe it as such, even if you use the word “juxtapose.”) Beyond fulfilling these basic “what, why, and how” requirements, an artist statement can be relayed in whatever tone and sentence structure feels best to you.