I'm a Christian (aspiring) artist. This is my artist statement and I would love some feedback.
My life has always been governed by little “claims to fame.” Whether it’s art, tennis, my
job, the people I know, or the fact that I can change my own oil- I let these thing defi ne
me. These are all positive things on the surface, but at the core it points to my, and
many people’s struggle with self worth.
As a Christian I am here to tell people that nding our worth in this world will only
lead to an identity other than the one that God has for us; but as an artist I’m here to
point people to the one thing that gives us worth- our creator.
Marc Chagall said, “Art is the increasing e ort to compete with the beauty of owersand
never succeeding. I look at nature and wish that I could create something completely
original, that in comparison, is as beautiful as the world around it, but the best I
can come up with is a simple re-creation.
So why have I chosen to pursue something that can’t be caught? God has placed a
burden on my heart for the people who have never seen the love that He o ers, and
who only nd their worth in vain pleasures, price tags, TV shows, and destinations. My
calling as an artist is simple- to point people to my creator by depicting those splitsecond
moments when God hits me with inspiration. I trust that if I recreate through
truly God-given inspiration, my work will be void of any sel fish agendas and God’s
glory will be presented in an irresistible manner.
The purpose of my show is to depict the process of being cut o from the things that
we use as crutches. This is not some experiment that I’m attempting with the hopes of
having an award-winning show, but this is a process that I’m going through right now.
Daily, God is bringing me to him, asking me to patiently seek him in everything I do.
He has sent me into Kereth to provide me with nourishment and bring me back totally
surrendered and abiding in Him.
What do you think of my artist statement?
W....T....F are you talking about?
What do you think of my artist statement?
I really like it. It really portrays a great picture of who you are as an artist while showing what you believe in. Good job and good luck! (btw, im a Christian too :) )
