Becca Hutchinson
January 21, 2010
Period 4
Artist Statement
I’m really unsure of my artist statement because I don’t know who I am as an artist and I have no clue what art is. I am conflicted inside at all times of the year so I need an outlet and that is why I make art. I enjoy looking at art sometimes but I really just love producing visuals that stimulate me. I love my art process, even if it is difficult sometimes. I also love the satisfaction that comes from working hard to make something and liking the outcome when I find a point that seems adequate to stop working. I like art because I strive to articulate myself someday and by using problem solving skills in art-making, I am constantly learning how to learn about myself and the way I function inside and out. Once I figure out how my brain, body, and personality work together I will find out who I am and what I am and what I can do and how to articulate my thoughts and emotions.
On some days I don’t like art and want to forget about art because it can be extremely frustrating to explore the depths of myself and often times fail! Because I enjoy my production process and its therapeutic qualities, I don’t give up. I feel a kind of tie to making things because I notice that sometimes I am in a lull in my production period and I become a mess and my mind is conflicted and my body is a knot of undealt with things and I make art and just dive into my emotional mess and I feel better. I need to make art. I know this and accept it.
