The CV

Letters standing for Curriculum Vitae(Latin), translating in English to ‘Course of Life’. Although the reality of the course of ones life takes many messy twists and turns, your CV must be clear, concise and linear. It must allow the reader to scan through it with ease, as they are sure to be reading many. Curating a good CV is one of the many dull but necessary admin tasks we have to learn in the accession into adulthood. You must capture a balance of strict professionalism whilst simultaneously attempting to stand out. When it comes to the Artists CV, it is best to leave out the stint at your local coffee shop, although for certain positions, including business or admin skills may  be useful. Artist CV’s should consist firstly of; personal and contact info. Then should move onto education, exhibitions, publications, commissions etc. Completing a CV might seem relativity simple, but there is a certain skill in representing your niche in such a generic formula.

Artist statement

An Artist statement requires a little more finesse than the CV. In short it is a clear summary of the motives behind your work, whether that be a singular body of work or your practice as a whole. The artist statement is a verbal communication of the art and should add depth to the experience of viewing the work. It is required when applying to grants, residencies and exhibitions, as well as being a useful tool to for you to review and understand your own practice and how you want it to relay to your audiences.

Biography

Artist Bios include personal information; where you’re from, your academic history, credentials and achievements as well as your influences, philosophies etc; You can choose how heavily you lean on certain achievements/philosophies etc in consideration of your audience. Essentially, it serves to connect your life experience with your artwork, weaving both together to present the best and coherent expression of your processes and career.