Curatorial Rationale (Artist Statement) What is a Curatorial Rationale? The Curatorial Rationale is similar to an artists’ statement but refers specifically to the work selected for this exhibition rather than the general artistic output. Writing the Rationale is part of the process of self- reflection, decision making, and understanding of the relationship between artist and audience. Break it down into 3 parts: Overview, concepts, and ideas Selection of works Viewer Relationships Overview, concepts, and ideas (theme): You set the stage, so to speak, introducing us to the exhibition, what it is about and what are the underlying themes or threads. How did your theme come about? What are the concepts, issues or ideas you have explored here and how are they linked in your work? What experiences have contributed to the making of this work? Selection of works The second paragraph can be a general discussion of the works in the show, or you may c...
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