For the last fifteen years the art scene has fascinated me. I remember seeing the works of Charles Rennie Macintosh and marvelling at the simple natural functionality of his designs. I was in awe of the beauty created by an understanding of form. It was my first exposure to a world that I had to be a part of. It was what led me to include art in my everyday life. Whether this might be choosing a throw rug to accentuate the sofa or considering the photographs that will record the theatrical and fantasy make up I apply to my friends, art is a major part of my life.
It is my intent to enrol for a Degree in fine arts with the objective of progressing through to Honours. I see this as the best way for me to progress towards professionally creating art. I feel that you offer the right combination of space, environment and support to aid my development. I enjoy all aspects of art, from researching other artists to doing historical exploration of the use of media to the final creation of the piece. It’s this fascination with the artistic process that has encouraged me to further my knowledge of the art world.
Six years ago I suffered a life-altering incident that has left me with a disability that affects my social and working skills. Despite this I have kept my work to a level that exceeds the majority of my peers both in timeliness and quality. Balancing this with the desire to lead a normal life means that I have to be very determined. I cannot tolerate letting a disability interfere with my goals. I like to keep a strong work ethic and keep myself and my classmates motivated. I am known to offer advice to others and help them to learn new skills. I find that as a student it is more effective to open yourself to helping others as it helps you to understand the coursework better while providing a much more interactive learning experience for all. As extra curricular activities I have worked as a volunteer with Charity events and worked as part of the St.Andrews University’s Students Union Association marketing and design team and been involved in the Pittenweem arts festival. I have learnt to work with a team, to a brief, on a strict timescale. I have learnt how to communicate effectively and efficiently with stakeholders both verbally and in writing. I have also completed a number of freelance commissions. Through these I learnt how to involve the clients in the production and reassure them that the work would meet their requirements.
My artistic interests can be broken down into three main areas; Illustration, Painting and Design. Illustration in my opinion has the ability to communicate beyond written and spoken word. It needs no translation between languages and emotionally enables all those who come in contact with it. Painting gives added life to objects and conveys emotion better than any other medium. Design is how my interests in these areas manifest in a practical manner.I like to take an ordinary concept and redefine its execution. This could be by using a familiar object in a new and innovative way, creating something new from scratch, or embellishing the old and giving it flair.. By having a practical object at the end of the exercise I get a sense of added value because I know that the work will be seen more often and that it will add something to a person's life on a regular basis.
This statement outlines my current interests within art. However, just as art is organic, my interests continue to evolve with all that I learn. While I have seen only a few of the effects of the great artists I know that it is through continual study that my own works can look forward to continuing development.
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