tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post383311079757642971..comments2023-10-17T06:24:17.213-04:00Comments on Art Jewelry Elements: Creating "Art"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-79785665216242003582013-08-15T15:23:04.601-04:002013-08-15T15:23:04.601-04:00Francesca, these pieces are stunning and I can tot...Francesca, these pieces are stunning and I can totally see the theme and what you are conveying though each one and the series as a whole. Your statement is elegant and not at all pretentious. Congrats on the acceptance. It was well deserved!Jennifer Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470332267386141926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-57133990608829451612013-08-14T10:40:01.544-04:002013-08-14T10:40:01.544-04:00These turned out gorgeous. I love the enamel color...These turned out gorgeous. I love the enamel colors and how you created the bezel/prong combination. And Congratulations on being accepted into the Show.<br />I've not had to write an artist statement yet, and I know I would spend hours like you did. I also agree with the whole AS idea. Yes, it's nice to read the artist's explanation just as long it it's not a story book. Guess I somewhat feel the same way about naming pieces. I either like a piece or not, would wear it or not. Of interest to me is who made any artist beads and the quality of the overall components and workmanship.<br />Thanks for sharing ~ it does make you think about why and what you do at a deeper level.sandi mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936873481818244101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-10158966293394024182013-08-14T01:23:13.694-04:002013-08-14T01:23:13.694-04:00Thanks, Alicia - you won't be sorry. It's ...Thanks, Alicia - you won't be sorry. It's worth the effort to really understand why you're creating the way you are.Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-79307414118514255622013-08-14T01:21:42.335-04:002013-08-14T01:21:42.335-04:00Thanks, Boot-C - the corn cartoon is one of my fav...Thanks, Boot-C - the corn cartoon is one of my faves!Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-22253633994707723272013-08-14T01:19:55.279-04:002013-08-14T01:19:55.279-04:00Thank you, Shirley - actually, I'm going to mi...Thank you, Shirley - actually, I'm going to miss the opening reception because I'll be on my way to the Metal Retreat, so I'll have to gt my husband to take photos for me. I'll be sure to share them!Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-81618385540520151942013-08-13T23:33:03.631-04:002013-08-13T23:33:03.631-04:00Thank you, Ann!Thank you, Ann!Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-87458342114519774422013-08-13T23:32:49.893-04:002013-08-13T23:32:49.893-04:00Exactly. It all just feels very pretentious to me....Exactly. It all just feels very pretentious to me. Apart from the statement I wrote for the series, I had to write one about my overall approach to my work. I wound up coming up with a statement for my work that I could live with - it felt honest and sounded like me and it didn't make me want to flinch when I read it. But it wasn't easy!! (You can read about it over on my blog: http://francescawatson.com/2013/08/art-and-artists-statements/Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-70839767590122519862013-08-13T23:07:55.551-04:002013-08-13T23:07:55.551-04:00great job!great job!Nike E. Bottalicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01495116807415775122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-46649941185623608782013-08-13T22:40:22.498-04:002013-08-13T22:40:22.498-04:00Lovely art with a lovely story: I can relate to th...Lovely art with a lovely story: I can relate to the pain of figuring out the 'artist statement' and your article is now pushing me to try the exercise this skill :) I simply love your pendants - and how you described the process so nicely!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-32017869993593729182013-08-13T21:50:17.398-04:002013-08-13T21:50:17.398-04:00This is a great post. So interesting to hear all ...This is a great post. So interesting to hear all about your process both in making the pieces (which are lovely) and entering/writing the statement. Congratulations on being accepted into the show!Ann Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911194722202501782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-49517461477523843172013-08-13T16:22:05.473-04:002013-08-13T16:22:05.473-04:00Thanks for the perspective, Jennifer - I think you...Thanks for the perspective, Jennifer - I think you're right about pretentious statements going hand-in-hand with pretentious art. To be completely honest, I think part of the challenge is that I had never really dug down to figure out why jewelry making is important to me or to explore what influences were at work in my pieces. "I like it" was lazy on my part - and this process was mind-expanding, so I'm glad I did it. :-)Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-32316731540534353672013-08-13T16:16:20.154-04:002013-08-13T16:16:20.154-04:00We are enjoying a wonderful cold spell today of 92... We are enjoying a wonderful cold spell today of 92F and loving every minute of it! I love your 'panels' and the finished pendants. Very lovely. <br />The statements are tough, but even tougher for me is trying to describe myself. Never have I been able to just label what I do or what it is that I want to accomplish or have accomplished. It all seems a bit snobbish and self centered... how do you describe yourself without sounding... egotistical? Maire of Thistledownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04485576055107782389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-72684056152063773342013-08-13T15:49:07.527-04:002013-08-13T15:49:07.527-04:00As a professional/art school grad artist - I know ...As a professional/art school grad artist - I know them inside and out. Statements that is... but accessible and pretentious. The kicker is - often the pretentious statements go with pretentious art. Art that is insular and not easily consumable. <br /><br />The gist of the statement - and I think you did well, Francesca - is to relate to the viewer information that you the artist feels they need to view the art in context. Here it was the element of fires in weather/heat... When people view your pieces they will respond to them first visually and second intellectually as they have entered a discussion with you via your AS. <br /><br />Simply saying you make pretty things is selling you and your work short. The thoughts, inspirations, influences are all there... it just can be so hard to find the right words. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577867087004709820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-35290092731019773122013-08-13T15:39:26.945-04:002013-08-13T15:39:26.945-04:00I so love this creative endeavor Francesca! Your d...I so love this creative endeavor Francesca! Your design process was just fascinating. Those pieces turned out beautiful, and I think you did a great job on the 'statement' Will you be attending the show? If possible, I'd love to see pics of your work at the show!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034873586616492485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-47828719499149548612013-08-13T15:30:11.475-04:002013-08-13T15:30:11.475-04:00Thank you, Ema - go ahead and dive into that artis...Thank you, Ema - go ahead and dive into that artist statement. It won't be as painful as you fear, and you might learn something about why your art speaks to you. :-)Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-27117090355219282472013-08-13T15:28:42.284-04:002013-08-13T15:28:42.284-04:00Thank you, Lori!Thank you, Lori!Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-15527856652743295512013-08-13T15:21:38.500-04:002013-08-13T15:21:38.500-04:00beautiful pieces, on enameling & bezel setting...beautiful pieces, on enameling & bezel settings level. I have a confession, when I needed to supply an artist statement to a family friend opening a gallery I waited so long she did it for me , :0, it's really good, too... have you seen the cartoon of the corn on the cob sitting in his chair talking to the popped corn on the cob coming in from outside? very texas hot funnyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16479492932349522521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-87915718020163239172013-08-13T14:21:38.617-04:002013-08-13T14:21:38.617-04:00Thanks, Kristi - I was really nervous but I felt l...Thanks, Kristi - I was really nervous but I felt like I needed to stretch myself. Interestingly, the jurors didn't select the first piece in the series - guess they weren't all that into the "devastation" part of the message!! LOL!!Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-29057602333855279002013-08-13T14:19:40.068-04:002013-08-13T14:19:40.068-04:00Congratulations Francesca. I completely understand...Congratulations Francesca. I completely understand your feelings about artist statements. I understand and respect those that have them but I laughed at your comparison to the pretentious wine descriptions. I get it! I was asked to write an artist statement a few weeks ago, I still haven't done it. I hope your pieces will sell. They are very beautiful.<br />~Ema<br />http://www.emakdesigns.com/blogEma Kilroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00867232098423825896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-39588484865694883912013-08-13T14:11:27.627-04:002013-08-13T14:11:27.627-04:00Completely impressed! Fabulous enamel work, and gr...Completely impressed! Fabulous enamel work, and great job on that artist statement!LoriFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884816850378635735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-18392492222942095312013-08-13T07:45:30.989-04:002013-08-13T07:45:30.989-04:00Fabulous Francesca!! Those pieces are gorgeous! I ...Fabulous Francesca!! Those pieces are gorgeous! I can't imagine doing all that to submit my work, probably will never happen and I'm ok with that for now.KristiBowmanDesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015584159659853422noreply@blogger.com