Glossary Term
Artist Statement
A written description by an artist of their practice, motivations, and the ideas behind their work.
Also known as: statement, artist's statement
An artist statement is a short written piece in which an artist describes their practice: what they make, why they make it, and what concerns or ideas drive their work.
On BuyHumanArt.com, artist statements are required for profile approval and are displayed prominently on artist profile pages. They are one of the ways we distinguish human artists from AI-generated content: a genuine artist statement describes a specific sensibility, a history, a set of preoccupations that belong to one person.
A strong artist statement does not explain the work entirely. It opens a door to what the artist is paying attention to and invites the viewer in.
On BuyHumanArt.com, artist statements are required for profile approval and are displayed prominently on artist profile pages. They are one of the ways we distinguish human artists from AI-generated content: a genuine artist statement describes a specific sensibility, a history, a set of preoccupations that belong to one person.
A strong artist statement does not explain the work entirely. It opens a door to what the artist is paying attention to and invites the viewer in.