1. Start with the basics
Jot down some basic information about the photos
included in this collection. Are they color? Do they have a common theme? Were
they all taken in a similar location? Having a short list of details will help
later when you are trying to tie everything together.
2. Try not to get too technical
Nobody reading the statement will care if you shot
with a Canon 5D or if Photoshop is your post-processing software of choice. If
there are some truly unique elements involved in the work (printed on a special
material or you shot through a hand-crafted lens, for example), feel free to
include that information. Otherwise, leave out the details about your gear.
3. What would you like someone else to say of this work?
This is possibly the best way to get to the heart
of why you took these photos. If you would love for someone to say “these
photos bring sunshine to my home”, then you already have a pretty good starting
point for your statement. Lead off with something like “I have done my job as
an artist if these photos bring happiness and warmth to your home”.
4. Share your background and history
All too often, artist’s statements are all about
the art and don’t go into any detail about the artist. How long have you been
doing this kind of art? Why did you start? Why do you enjoy it?
5. Try not to pat yourself on the back too much
It is fine to say you are proud of this body of
work, but try not to go overboard with the self praise. I have seen statements
that say things like “an expert of her craft, this photographer captures beauty
in a way that nobody else has”. I understand the value of confidence and
selling yourself, but these kinds of descriptions will be a turnoff to a lot of
people.
6. Does it have to be a traditional artist’s
statement?
A friend once suggested that I do a haiku for my
statement, which I thought was a genius idea. Different venues will have their
own requirements, but take the opportunity to do something out of the norm if
you can.
Source: http://digital-photography-school.com/6-tips-for-writing-an-artist%e2%80%99s-statement#ixzz1sDcYDKWg
Here are ten examples of
different Artist Statements:
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