Chanté Gipson Chapter 2 Reflection

Chapter two Crusade for Your Art, the author discusses how an artist must critically look at their work to determine which images are visually strong and weak. Asking someone who one trusts and is experienced in the field for feedback about their work is beneficial and will help improve it. Writing an artist statement and project statement for a work is important because it helps one to organize their ideas and communicate them to others to better understand the work. The author states "We express ourselves in images, not words." This is a feeling I have had at times when I wanted my own work to speak for itself ,however, I have learned how essential an artist statement is for explaining and expressing my ideas to those who will view it. In addition, an artist statement must be strong, direct, and concise for the viewer to read. The author also mentions the process of creating a good website, building a social media following for one's work, and developing a brand for the work that will benefit one's career as an artist.