After I shared the save the date and the formal invitation, I realised that the number of visitors for the opening night could be quite substantial. I want to encourage people to visit, stay and spend time, so I considered a picnic after the formalities and gallery walk. I have...
From reading Gilda Williams, I understand the difference between an artist statement and a practice statement, as the artist statement tends to focus on a specific body of work, project, or exhibition, and the practice statement focuses on your entire body of work, its evolution, and its theoretical underpinnings (e.g.,...
I found the following comments about an artist statement valuable: "An artist statement is a not-too-long series of sentences that describe what you make and why you make it. It's a stand-in for you, the artist, talking to someone about your work in a way that adds to their experience...
The nests of sociable weavers have struck me as a symbol of how we navigate our connections—with others and the world around us. These birds build together, weaving layer upon layer, creating a home that houses hundreds of lives. Creating a nest is deeply tied to my experiences as a...
Project 2: Artist Platforms, Promotion and Documentation Consider bodies of work that your project aspires towards and look specifically at how these have been shown and presented. Make notes about strategies you wish to borrow or use in relation to your identified reference points. Select images of 2-3 example projects and upload these to...