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As my artist statement explains, my work is utterly incomprehensible and is therefore full of deep significance. --Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strip © 2013 Artist, INC
session Four better than Pulling Teeth: Writing about your work © 2013 Artist INC
Opening exercise © 2013 Artist, INC
session 4 I. group discussion: differences between performing & visual artists II. Pecha kucha tips III. facilitator pecha kucha IV. artist statements, biographies, resumes, and press releases V. small group discussion: one-year goals © 2013 Artist INC
how is it. . . Different? © 2013 Artist, INC
Next steps © 2013 Artist INC
what is Pecha Kucha? v. A presentation format in which content can be easily, efficiently and informally shown, usually at a public event designed for that purpose v 20 Images, 20 seconds a piece for a total time of 6 minutes and 40 seconds v Created in 2003 by Tokyo architects Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham © 2013 Artist, INC
what is Pecha Kucha? v Usually pronounced “peh-chak-cha” v Japanese term meaning “chit-chat” v It’s a device that forces presenters to focus their message, reduce interruptions, and avoid “death by Power Point” © 2013 Artist, INC
pecha kucha Tips • Choose a theme • Body language • Tell a story • The last word • Take your time • Rehearsal • The first word • Talking Baron, Paul. “Pecha Kucha Nights, Guide to Better Presentations. ” Accessed at http: //www. aqworks. com/2007/07/03/pecha-kucha-nights-guide-to-better-presentations-skills/ © 2013 Artist, INC
Pecha Kucha D 10 Kimataro www. flickr. com © 2013 Artist, INC
Writer’s block is what you get if you’re too full of yourself and trying to be García Márquez. You sit and stare at the wall and nothing happens for you. It ’s like imagining you’re a tree and trying to sprout leaves. Once you come to your senses and accept who you are, then there’s no problem. I’m not García Márquez. I’m a latemiddle-aged midlist fair-to-middling writer with a comfortable midriff, and it gives me quite a bit of pleasure. --Garrison Keillor © 2013 Artist, INC
Writing about your work. . . © 2013 Artist, INC
do you Have. . . 92% 100% 84% 72% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 24% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Art Resume Artist Statement Press Release Boilerplate Biography © 2013 Artist, INC
Ratings of. . . 7 6 5 4 3 5 4. 08 4. 8 Quality of. Artist Statement Quality of Resume Comfort in writing about work 2 1 0 © 2013 Artist, INC
Writing about your work § Artist’s Statement § Biography § Resume § Press Release © 2013 Artist INC
Artist’s Statement © 2013 Artist, INC
Larry thomas 62 words At first glance my work might appear abstract, but closer inspection reveals a multitude of realistic, semi-realistic, and other abstract images camouflaging subsequent layers of realistic, semirealistic, and other abstract images or figures. Combining the traditional medium of paint with the contemporary medium of digitally generated images, I explore the concepts of lies and deception, invisibility and camouflage, both visually and B 17 metaphorically. © 2013 Artist, INC
Chris dahlquist 109 words I approach 21 st century photography with the sensibility and aesthetic of a 19 th century photographer. By employing the best characteristics of both eras, I create anachronistic images of “in-between” spaces. Just as the earliest photographers, the practitioners of daguerreotype and tintype, I treat metal plates by hand, preparing each to receive its own unique photograph. I capitalize on the smooth surface of steel, a finely textured under painting, and the translucent qualities of digital pigments to create each luminous piece. My images are metaphors for the “inbetween” places in our lives. The ones where we must be mindful to appreciate the subtle beauty and richness that quietly B 18 reside there. © 2013 Artist, INC
don’t Sweat it! © 2013 Artist, INC
keep it Simple © 2013 Artist, INC
keep it Short © 2013 Artist, INC
it’s not Therapy © 2013 Artist, INC
get Help! © 2013 Artist, INC
Biography © 2013 Artist, INC
Beau bledsoe 82 words Beau studied guitar at the UMKC Conservatory of Music where he received a Master of Music. He has worked extensively with tenor, Nathan Granner, soprano, Victoria Botero, the Bach Aria Soloists, Alaturka, Owen/Cox Dance Group, and the Kansas City Ballet. He co-founded the independent record label Tzigane, which is home to seven of Beau’s own recorded projects. Through his many diverse ensembles, Beau has performed in Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Germany, France, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia and nearly every state in the B 25 United States. © 2013 Artist, INC
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Press Releases © 2013 Artist, INC
Bohman accessed at http: //www. flickr. com/photos/bohman/2162773637/sizes/m/ § only issue press releases that are Newsworthy § define your Target press list § capture your readers’ attention with the Headline § include information on the Features of your art Adapted from Mohr, Krista L. (1997). “ 10 Elements of an Effective Press Release. . ” Market. Inc. Accessed at http: //www. netpreneur. org/news/prmachine/pr/rules. html. © 2013 Artist, INC
Bohman accessed at http: //www. flickr. com/photos/bohman/2162773637/sizes/m/ § include a Quote from a spokesperson or customer, if possible § include Contact Information for additional information § remember Formatting rules § Distribute the finished release Adapted from Mohr, Krista L. (1997). “ 10 Elements of an Effective Press Release. . ” Market. Inc. Accessed at http: //www. netpreneur. org/news/prmachine/pr/rules. html. © 2013 Artist, INC
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The act of writing is discovering what you believe --David Hare © 2013 Artist, INC
small group discussion: weekly two -minute update Busines s Person al Art Remember: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas! © 2013 Artist INC
v One Year Goals Small Group discussion § Share your prepared one year goals with the group v Resumes/CVs & Artist Statements § Distribute copies of your pieces to your small group for review next week © 2013 Artist INC
Action items Complete: § review small group members’ resumes and artist statement; be prepared to discuss Suggested: § read Chapter 8 of The Artist’s Guide § read: “How to Write a Press Release” (Artist INC Workbook) § AI Online Session 4: watch the interactive video “Biography” © 2013 Artist INC
I think I did pretty well, considering I started out with nothing but a bunch of blank paper --Steve Martin © 2013 Artist, INC
- The great compromise
- Which statement best explains a grant?
- Artist statement definition
- Artist statement sample
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- Define elastic rebound
- Explain how something works
- The purpose of explanation
- This type of writing explains things.
- The condensation sequence theory explains why
- Prose writing that presents and explains ideas
- Prose writing that presents and explains ideas
- Which type of essay explains, informs, defines?
- What is the message of this cartoon?
- Communication model built on osgood theories
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- Romeo and juliet unit test answer key
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- Writing that explains
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- Which artist utilized benday dots in his artwork