artist statement response

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Phillips says that an artists statement can serve many purposes. She says that its a great tool to avoid misinterpretations of your work, and a great tool to fully describe your body of work and its meaning. An artist statement is a useful written tool and important for approaching dealers, collectors, and press. On top of the importance of the written statement, she says it also serves as a tool to develop a verbal response. Thats really important because although it may be a struggle to get the statement down on paper, sometimes its harder to talk out loud about your work in a way that makes sense to the viewers.

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Wotherspoon makes a great point in explaining what isn't an artist statement. Its important to remember that this statement should not sound like a resume or  biography. She stresses that it shouldn't be to long or hastily written. When artists statements are too long, they drag on and sometimes are a distraction from the actual artwork itself. She has a long list of information that should be included like how much time you have spent on your piece, what artists have influenced you and how your work is a reflection of yourself.