If someone asks you what does that art mean, or what is it saying…. Each viewer can have a different idea about what the art means. No one is wrong. Your opinion is always acceptable. An artist can tell you what the art means to them in an artist statement.
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If someone asks you what does that art
mean, or what is it saying….
Each viewer can have a different idea about what
the art means. No one is wrong. Your opinion is
always acceptable. An artist can tell you what the
art means to them in an artist statement.
An artist statement is an explanation given by an artist about
their work. An artist statement usually informs the reader about;
A view of the main room installation for the exhibition, Beyond the Daily Life, curated by Julian Navarro at The Center for Visual Communications, Miami, FL
Final Thoughts from Guerra de la Paz
We feel it is of the utmost importance to have respect for the earth and to
protect all that nature provides to make life possible. In this day and age, it
seems as though our time on the planet may be running out unless we re-
evaluate our priorities as a society, and find a balance where civilization can
continue moving forward, or pay the consequences for going too far. Our work
comments on both mass production and consumption just by the fact that our
material of choice is what it is. It exposes the waste that is generated with the
bountiful amounts of apparel we use (which doesn’t even scratch the surface
of what is hauled away on a daily basis), and can serve as an example of how
we can turn our trash into something meaningful, or a thing of beauty.”– From an interview with Sublime magazine 2011, R. Yearwood
Questions?
1. What materials do Guerra de la Paz use and where do they get the
materials?
2. How do Guerra de la Paz tell people about their art, it’s meaning
and purpose?
Artist Statement & Artwork Titles
• Guerra de la Paz have created some amazing
sculptures. Their statements and explanations
allow us, as viewers, to better understand their
intent/purpose.
• Lets create titles and artist statements for works of
art you previously created.
Your artist statement should include the four parts listed below and it should be
written as a paragraph.
1. Materials used
2. Artistic process; first I did this, then
3. Explain the purpose and/or meaning
4. What inspired you to make this project(to not write the teacher, instead talk about the background knowledge, who/what did you learn while/prior to making this)
Note: If you would like to you can add what you like(d) best about the project.