On the other hand, statements on technique and inspiration are always required for juried shows, grad school apps, and all that jazz, and maybe I’m just ranting because I’ve spent many, many hours writing statements that sound terrible no matter which way I turn it but here goes:
A warning in advance, I'm about to get all pompous and ostentatious doing what all artists do when writing statements—make their art out to be more than what it is. To be frank, truly spectacular art speaks for itself. Having a lengthy description tagging along is simply excessive. After all, the nature of art is subjectivity. Everyone may pretend to nod and ponder while they're secretly thinking to themselves, 'what a bunch of bull'. And here's something most people don't know: art critics don't even read them.
On the other hand, statements on technique and inspiration are always required for juried shows, grad school apps, and all that jazz, and maybe I’m just ranting because I’ve spent many, many hours writing statements that sound terrible no matter which way I turn it but here goes: |
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