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?
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
