Researching artists you admire or discovering new artists who work in your field is a helpful way to find inspiration for your statement. Examples of artist statements can be found in books, exhibition catalogs, periodicals, and artists' websites. One place to start your search is the databases below.
The JSTOR Archival Journal & Primary Source Collection provides full text access to the back files to thousands of scholarly periodicals in a variety of disciplines in humanities, arts and sciences, social sciences, and business. Coverage begins with the first issue of the journal, but stops 3 to 5 years (on average) from the current issue. Access also includes thousands of open access ebooks, ebooks licensed by CIA Library, and ARTstor images.
Scholarly collection with full text information in all areas of academic study. This is a great place to start your research.
Articles, ebooks, and images covering antiques, architecture, art and art history, interior and landscape design, and much more.
Online database of masters' theses and doctoral dissertations from graduate students in participating Ohio colleges and universities.
How to narrow your search:
For example, searching for "artist statement AND sculpture" leads you to articles like multi-disciplinary artist Tariku Shiefraw's Artist Statement from the Spring 2024 issue of the Massachusetts Review.
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