Silent Cyit HE6 Level 3 by OCA on 07/02/2024 . posted with the permission of the persons indicated in the photo.
From the summary of the purpose and significance of art critiques (crits), I can take several valuable insights to enrich my artistic practice:
Gain Critical Distance: I can use crits as an opportunity to gain critical distance from my own work. Understand different perspectives on my art and be open to feedback and interpretations that may differ from my own.
Self-Discovery: I can use crits as a means of self-discovery, exploring why I create the work I do and what I am exploring through my art. I can train to be open to questioning my assumptions and learning from my own practice.
Learn from Others: I can use crits as a platform for learning from other artists. Take the opportunity to expose myself to different types of work and ways of working, and be receptive to new ideas and approaches that can inspire and inform my own practice.
Develop Articulation Skills: I can work on developing my skills in articulating my concerns and ideas about my practice through language. Practice talking about my work and engaging in discussions with peers to refine my ability to communicate my artistic intentions.
Exchange Knowledge and Ideas: I can participate actively in crits to exchange knowledge and ideas with my peers. Contribute my own insights and perspectives while also being receptive to the experiences and perspectives of others. I also can take an advantage of the supportive community of peers to learn from each other's experiences and perspectives.
Prepare for Professional Practice: I need to recognize the role of crits in preparing myself for professional practice beyond art university. I can use crits to develop the skills and confidence to communicate about my work effectively and make informed judgments about my artistic practice. I can think how I can apply the lessons learned from crits to navigate in the art world and develop my career as an artist.
By incorporating these insights into my artistic practice, I can enrich my creative process, deepen my understanding of my own work, and cultivate a supportive community of peers to support my artistic growth and development.
Bibliography and references
1. Peer mentoring meetings. ARTQUEST [online] At: https://artquest.org.uk/how-to-articles/peer-mentoring-for-artists/peer-mentoring-planning-meeting/ (Accessed 05.03.2024)
2. Rowles, Sarah 2013 Art crits: 20 questions - a pocket guide. Q-Art London [online] At: https://contentstore.cla.co.uk/secure/link?id=52757d9d-051d-eb11-80cd-005056af4099 (Accessed 05.03.2024)
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