In my dear green notebook, I have listed and brainstormed what items to display on these two things. However, I have displayed apprehension about actually typing such content. What am I afraid of? Well, I know what I'm afraid of. Get ready. I'm about to throw a mini pity party. Here it goes:
- I've never exhibited in a gallery or venue.
- No one has written about my artistic endeavors. I'm not in any publications. Well, unless you take the time when I was in fifth grade, and my picture and drawing were in the Washington Post. Oh, it was such a dear picture of a teacher and her students. "I love math!" is what captures me. Does that count?
- Besides Intro to Visual Arts and one printmaking course, my art education is quite thin. I did take a scientific biological illustration course in high school. Maybe, I'll include that on the resume.
- I'M SCARED!
- I am unsure of how to organize my "credentials" so that I do not look like a baby fish out of water. I've read books and online articles about artists resumes, but still no example fits my situation.
- Did I mention that I'm SCARED!?
- Most of my artwork has been viewed in the online arena. Is this satifactory for curators and selection committees?
Okay! Enough of the pity party. Regardless of what I have and don't have, I need to get to work. I am an artist. And in order to fulfill my destiny, I have to have all my ducks in a row. This includes my resume and statement. Time to do the deed. Ciao!
Awww man. I guess I gotta get my writer's resume together too! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI've had the same problems, but then I decided to send a short bio, instead of resume. I just tell something about myself, what I'm doing (like drawing and live-art). I list some of my performances and send on-line links there they can see it. It backfired ones or twice, but I feel much more confident now about sending proposals and submissions.
ReplyDeleteYou're right: you're an artist and that's it.
Good luck!
Love your blog!
First decide if you are an Illustrator, Graphic Designer or a Fine Artist. For fine art gallery shows you will need an artist statement. Things you might include are: why you make art, your inspirations/influences and what is it you are trying to achieve with your art. That last bit may be the hardest to write, but I think it's the most important and proof of your commitment to art.
ReplyDeleteSorry to say, what I see of your fractals is not any different than other fractals I've seen. They are pretty & colorful computer generated imagery. You might want to think on how you can make yours unique, different.
Everyone starts out with a short resume. You add to it as your career grows. You could take more classes and/or workshops. Find an art club in your area to join. Look for group art shows at community galleries, libraries, etc.
Good luck in your endeavors.
@Liu- Thanks for the compliment on the blog. I know some curators may prefer bios for actual exhibitions. So it's a necessity to have both a bio and resume. As I get better at what I'm doing, I'll take some leaps and submit proposals.
ReplyDelete@Chewy- Making that decision of how to classify myself is sometimes frustrating because I have so many interests. Ultimately, I have to consider which function I deem top priority. Fine artist is definitely at the forefront. But it could change like the wind, depending on what my spirit guides tell me.
In regards to my fractal pieces, I do see some similarities in my work compared to other fractalists but not many. I am not one to create landcapes and so forth or fractal composites. I try to be as pure to the form as possible without going crazy with technical prowess. I was really not so much thinking of the fractal itself being the unique factor to my success but rather the application of my images onto various products. Just seeking undiscovered territory.