Fine artist biography example

WILDCOAST ART AMBASSADORS

AARON CHANG

Artist Statement:My passion is to share my love and intimate connection with the ocean and create art that instills a sense of wonder in the beauty of creation.

Bio:  Aaron Chang is an internationally acclaimed fine art photographer who owns two thriving art galleries in California – one in Solana Beach and the other in Carmel-by-the-Sea. He spent 25 years as a senior photographer at Surfing magazine, traveling to the far reaches of the globe. During this time, Chang set new standards for modern ocean photography.

ANNA PEARSON

Artist Statement:Art for me is therapy, my life line and language to communicate with the world without a need to say anything. After coming to California I was enchanted by the ocean and it’s unspoken power. Ever since ocean motives emerge in my artworks to commemorate my eternal love for the West Coast.

Bio:Anna Pearson is a rising artist, based in San Diego. She’s an immig

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How to Write an Artist Statement & Artist Bio Like a Pro

When you’re putting your art into the world by entering exhibitions, seeking gallery representation, or applying to publishing opportunities, you need to have a polished artist “presentation.” A big part of this presentation is a well-written and effective artist statement and artist bio. Your artist statement (which should be written in the first person, using “I”) helps introduce your art, giving the reader an understanding that will help them better appreciate your art when they look at it. Your artist bio (which should be written in third person, referring to you by your name and then either your last name or a pronoun in subsequent references) will introduce you as the person behind the art, giving the reader a peek into your background and life experience.

I find that artists are asked for statements and bios in three different formats depending on the opportunity: long versions (with a 300 word limit), shorter ver

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10 Artist Biographies To Read This Year

What would the winter holidays be without those warm, comforting afternoons spent beneath the blankets or close by the chimney? If you’ve exhausted all the classics of French literature and the summer’s bestsellers, why not try another genre: the artists’ biography? Since many artists have lived thrilling lives, Artsper suggests these biographies of artists whose lives man for a compelling novel!

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Dazzling Epic of the Precursor of Street Art

Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988), whose works can be found on Artsper, was undoubtedly one of the artists who made the biggest impressions on the New York underground art scene in the 1980s.

Born in Brooklyn, this African-American with a rebellious temperament left school when he was a teenager to devote han själv to his passion: art. His anställda graffitis were quickly noticed for their tribal signs and naïve characters. Criticizing consumerism and the