Artist Statement

Well, I read through some other artist statements and I got even more confused about how to write it, since they are all so different. But I managed to get one done anyway, writing what I thought should go into it. I feel that it goes a bit off topic in some places though.

I actually started to cry while writing this. I'm not sure why though. I just felt an over whelming sense of sadness that I cannot explain. Any way here it is. Please don't mind the mistakes. It's hard to write while crying.


In my life, I have never have been to a art or writing class that was outside of school and I learned how to sing all by myself, teaching myself by ear. So then why do I do it even though I know there may be things that I do wrong? I use art as a way to escape from my problems, although there are times where it may lead me to more. But I love the challenge. Being able to work out my problems through art is what I live for, it helps me to feel complete.
What I have seen come up in my art over the past few years has a lot to do with a sense of freedom and expression. I love to incorporate the ability to fly, although I am afraid of heights. But I think that is why I incorporate these things. It is me wanting to get rid of my fears, trying to break through the cage that has locked me inside of myself.
Art came into my life when I was in fifth grade. I had just moved to a new school for the fourth time, and being the newbie, I had no where to turn. I felt like I had walked into a new world and I was an alien. So, instead of attempting to make new friends, I turned to something else. It was in my art class that we had twice a week where I discovered my passion. I love working on the projects while the rest of the students complained. It made up for the fact that I was alone. And I think it showed through my work. Looking back, I realize how important art was for me at this point in my life. And it is still important for me now, being in a new place again. I have been here for three years already, but I still feel like an alien.
I think what I want from my art, more than anything, is a sense that "This is me and if you don't like it, tough." I am who I am, and I'll do what I do. And nothing can stop me except for myself, which will never happen. Because if I don't have art, I have no where else to turn to.