Is that really your artist statement?

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Comment by Bronwyn Palmer on August 20, 2012 at 10:39pm

At least you had the right letters in your word Lea! I meant to put write, not right.

Comment by irezumi on August 20, 2012 at 2:56am

I have never heard of an artist statement before but I am definiely no fan of any form of elitism that makes others feel like they don't belong, which is a pretty basic human need. Maslow may not have had it ALL figured out but he nailed the fact that folks need to belong.

 

 

Comment by Bronwyn Palmer on August 19, 2012 at 11:12pm

I was thinking that it would be fun to right an artist's statement using Art Bollocks, but then put a translation underneath.

Comment by Mike Nowlin on August 17, 2012 at 12:25pm

So true Mary, so true! I paint, so I am an artist.

Comment by Bebe Butler on August 15, 2012 at 11:28am

love it! nice to move away from the tendency we humans have to embellish...great statement in so many ways

Comment by Mary Faith on August 14, 2012 at 5:30am

(HAHAHAHAHAHAHA) Here's an announcement I will save for some future exhibition:

Work of Meta-Art in the Age of Symbiotic Reproduction

The matrix creates, the chaos profligates. In the synoptic reality, art objects are calculations of the iterations of the matrix -- a matrix that uses the chaos as a parallax to deconstruct ideas, patterns, and emotions. With the rationalization of the electronic environment, the matrix is approaching a point where it will be free from the chaos to realize immersions into the machinations of the delphic reality. Work of Meta-Art in the Age of Symbiotic Reproduction contains 10 minimal java engines (also refered to as "memes") that enable the user to make absurd audio/visual compositions.

measuring chains, constructing realities
putting into place forms
a matrix of illusion and disillusion
a strange attracting force
so that a seduced reality will be able to spontaneously feed on it

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Mary Barfield's work investigates the nuances of modulations through the use of jumpcut motion and close-ups which emphasize the Symbiotic nature of digital media. Barfield explores abstract and tarred scenery as motifs to describe the idea of hyper-real reality. Using illuminated loops, vectors, and allegorical images as patterns, Barfield creates meditative environments which suggest the expansion of culture...

 

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Comment by Brian on August 14, 2012 at 2:53am

I've found I stare at an artist statement far longer than the work itself since most A.S. are cryptically worded to sound important and much more than "I like to paint, and I paint what interests me"

I guess that is why whenever I coach younger artists on statements about themselves and art, my first sentence starts with 'Don't fill this page full of bullshit.'