“The statements are referred to by the jurors at judging, and if the work is selected for the exhibition, the statement will also be included in the exhibition catalogue. The statement can be approached in many ways, as evidenced by the examples below. It can give an insight into your artwork in terms of inspiration, subject matter, materials, or technique, and/ or give a more general insight into your practice. It can take any format that you feel best represents you as an artist.”

An artist bio is a short, narrative summary of your background and career achievements. Written in the third person, it bridges your personal identity with your creative practice. It is frequently used for gallery exhibits, grant proposals, and press releases. [ 1 , 2 ] Read more