Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Post 405: Great Find Video - Body of Work

Great Find Video - Body of Work

If someone were to ask you, what is your body of work, how would you answer them? What does the term "body of work" really mean as an artist? Let's take a more in depth view as we grow and develop as artists.

The Exploration of an Idea

Being a member of the Prince William Art Society and then being a part of a local gallery, as well as other area art shows and spaces, I've started seeing and understanding the term "Body of Work" as I watch the different artists on display featuring their art.

We should define the term:

A body of work for an artist can be defined as multiple art pieces that are cohesive in nature.

I believe many artists see it as their entire life's artwork, but in truth, I can see it as being more meaningful than that.

I'm seeing it more as a series of works with a shared theme - in whatever way the artist chooses to run with it.

It could be in the palette - color choices, the size, the subject or more. Or any combination desired.

5 Benefits to Creating a Body of Work for Your Art by Sergio Gomez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsQWrZOnUJ4 

Collection, a series of work that connect in some fashion. The theme, the idea - the unity - something that brings them all together.

1. Increase focus and direction

2. Develop a unique style

3. Find more opportunities to show opportunities, exhibitions

4. Increase your exploration on that idea (research)

5. Engaging deeper in a more meaningful way with your audience

Why Creating a Body of Work and Style is Important to Your Art Career by Lori Mirabelli

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M9IQh1Nmic

  • Signature style - your artistic voice unique to you
  • Art Series - 2 to ? A body of work 5 to ? Explore a theme or an idea until they are DONE.
  • Establish your brand and evolving as an artist.

Does this get you thinking more about how you would define your own body of work? What do you think?


Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.


Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 50+-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Visit us at any of our local art shows and our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center 12298 Cotton Mill Drive, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm.

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

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1 comment:

  1. This is very interesting. Thanks for posting this.

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