Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
David Lusk Review
This past week in my professional practices class we had Robert Hollingsworth come visit us from the David Lusk gallery. His visit was very important in informing us how to apply to a gallery. About a month ago, we submitted application packets to the David Lusk gallery for review. In this past week, Robert Hollingsworth returned them to us with notes as well as talked to our class and answered questions.
Overall, my packet was well received. I could have had an image list to go with my CD, but he thought my images were good and that was important to me. I did learn many things from his visit like how to talk with a gallery and the proper procedures to follow when applying to different galleries. Over and over again, he made a point that whomever you talk to, you should be nice. He also noted that in my cover letter I said “Thank you,” and that was important to him.
The questions he answered were very informative about how the gallery runs and what kind of works are accepted. He also made sure to tell us to research the galleries before applying to make sure that our works fit in well with the collection. The best part about his visit was when he looked over our artwork. It was nice to hear what he had to say about everyone’s pieces. I thought he would be a lot more intimidating, but it was a lot more casual.
All in all, Robert Hollingsworth’s visit was crucial to our education about learning how to submit to different galleries. He was very fun and interactive, and I look forward to speaking with him more in the future.
Overall, my packet was well received. I could have had an image list to go with my CD, but he thought my images were good and that was important to me. I did learn many things from his visit like how to talk with a gallery and the proper procedures to follow when applying to different galleries. Over and over again, he made a point that whomever you talk to, you should be nice. He also noted that in my cover letter I said “Thank you,” and that was important to him.
The questions he answered were very informative about how the gallery runs and what kind of works are accepted. He also made sure to tell us to research the galleries before applying to make sure that our works fit in well with the collection. The best part about his visit was when he looked over our artwork. It was nice to hear what he had to say about everyone’s pieces. I thought he would be a lot more intimidating, but it was a lot more casual.
All in all, Robert Hollingsworth’s visit was crucial to our education about learning how to submit to different galleries. He was very fun and interactive, and I look forward to speaking with him more in the future.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Grad School Cover Letter
Lena Kirk
LenaKirk.Blogspot.com
Dean of Admissions
Cranbrook Academy of Art
39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304
(248)-645-3300
To whom it may concern,
My name is Lena Kirk and I am applying to the Master of Fine Arts program because I believe that being well acquainted with many media will sky rocket me into art stardom at your school. I have recently graduated with my Bachelors of Fine Art in Sculpture from Memphis College of Art. Yes, my degree is in sculpture, but there is so much more to me, and my art. I am well versed in ceramics, which would be my field of study in your graduate program, but I am also a painter, printmaker, sculptor, and a metal smith all bundled in to one! What a deal!
My current works are about my self and my body. After going through an illness and having an organ removed I have been confronted with a new lifestyle, and the ups and downs that go with it. My work is about the struggle that I have been through with my body, and the strength to work through this issues by representing them through my work. You facilities will give me to ground to build more on my conceptual ideas, and have the inspiration of an establishment that housed Charles and Ray Eames.
I have been displayed in many exhibitions at the Memphis College of Art as well as the Guggenheim, MOCA, and The Getty. All of these exhibitions awarded me large grants to make giant sculptures that I donated to children in Africa.
Thank you so much for your time, and If you find my work of interest, I would be pleased to send additional visual materials and background information. You can also visit my web site at www.LenaKirk.Blogspot.com for my most current and up to date works, and writings. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Lena Kirk
LenaKirk.Blogspot.com
Dean of Admissions
Cranbrook Academy of Art
39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304
(248)-645-3300
To whom it may concern,
My name is Lena Kirk and I am applying to the Master of Fine Arts program because I believe that being well acquainted with many media will sky rocket me into art stardom at your school. I have recently graduated with my Bachelors of Fine Art in Sculpture from Memphis College of Art. Yes, my degree is in sculpture, but there is so much more to me, and my art. I am well versed in ceramics, which would be my field of study in your graduate program, but I am also a painter, printmaker, sculptor, and a metal smith all bundled in to one! What a deal!
My current works are about my self and my body. After going through an illness and having an organ removed I have been confronted with a new lifestyle, and the ups and downs that go with it. My work is about the struggle that I have been through with my body, and the strength to work through this issues by representing them through my work. You facilities will give me to ground to build more on my conceptual ideas, and have the inspiration of an establishment that housed Charles and Ray Eames.
I have been displayed in many exhibitions at the Memphis College of Art as well as the Guggenheim, MOCA, and The Getty. All of these exhibitions awarded me large grants to make giant sculptures that I donated to children in Africa.
Thank you so much for your time, and If you find my work of interest, I would be pleased to send additional visual materials and background information. You can also visit my web site at www.LenaKirk.Blogspot.com for my most current and up to date works, and writings. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Lena Kirk
Residency Cover Letter
Lena Kirk
LenaKirk.Blogspot.com
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture
200 Park Avenue South, Suite 1116
New York, NY 10003-1503
tel 212.529.0505
fax 212.473.1342
To whom it may concern,
My name is Lena Kirk and I am applying to the Skowhegan Residency because I believe that being well acquainted with many media will broaden my horizons at your facility. I have recently graduated with my Bachelors of Fine Art in Sculpture from Memphis College of Art. I am well versed in ceramics, but I am also a painter, printmaker, sculptor, and a metal smith.
My current works are about my self and my body. After going through an illness and having an organ removed I have been confronted with a new lifestyle, and the ups and downs that go with it. My work is about the struggle that I have been through with my body, and the strength to work through this issues by representing them through my work.
You facilities will give me ground to build more on my conceptual ideas, and have the inspiration of an establishment that has housed so many brilliant artists in the past, and hopes to meet new emerging and existing artists to help my work grow for the future.
I have been displayed in many exhibitions at the Memphis College of Art as well as numerous small galleries throughout the southern United States.
Thank you so much for your time, and If you find my work of interest, I would be pleased to send additional visual materials and background information. You can also visit my web site at www.LenaKirk.Blogspot.com for my most current and up to date works, and writings. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Lena Kirk
LenaKirk.Blogspot.com
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture
200 Park Avenue South, Suite 1116
New York, NY 10003-1503
tel 212.529.0505
fax 212.473.1342
To whom it may concern,
My name is Lena Kirk and I am applying to the Skowhegan Residency because I believe that being well acquainted with many media will broaden my horizons at your facility. I have recently graduated with my Bachelors of Fine Art in Sculpture from Memphis College of Art. I am well versed in ceramics, but I am also a painter, printmaker, sculptor, and a metal smith.
My current works are about my self and my body. After going through an illness and having an organ removed I have been confronted with a new lifestyle, and the ups and downs that go with it. My work is about the struggle that I have been through with my body, and the strength to work through this issues by representing them through my work.
You facilities will give me ground to build more on my conceptual ideas, and have the inspiration of an establishment that has housed so many brilliant artists in the past, and hopes to meet new emerging and existing artists to help my work grow for the future.
I have been displayed in many exhibitions at the Memphis College of Art as well as numerous small galleries throughout the southern United States.
Thank you so much for your time, and If you find my work of interest, I would be pleased to send additional visual materials and background information. You can also visit my web site at www.LenaKirk.Blogspot.com for my most current and up to date works, and writings. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Lena Kirk
Gallery Cover Letter (revision of original David Lusk cover letter)
Lena Kirk
LenaKirk.Blogspot.com
Robert Hollingsworth
4540 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
(901)-767-3800
Mr. Robert Hollingsworth,
I would first like to extend my appreciation at your willingness to review my art portfolio. My name is Lena Kirk and I am interested in submitting the following resume for representation in your gallery, which Dwayne Butcher encouraged me to apply. I am currently a senior at the Memphis College of Art, graduating in the spring of 2012. I have had a variety of my mediums displayed in exhibitions at the Memphis College of Art. I am truly a well rounded artist when it come to experimentation with a variety of media.My primary focus is sculpture, and while solid form is my preferred medium, I have chosen to include selections representative of my experience in painting and printmaking, as I feel these would be stronger suited for your gallery space.
I feel I would contribute well to the David Lusk Gallery given the intent behind my pieces and the approach I used to manifest them. I think that the collection I have provided will represent a set of emotions and conflicts that most people never experience, and will bring to them an understanding of my perception.
I hope you have a moment to peruse my collection of works and tell me your thoughts and opinions about it. Again, I very much appreciate your time. I hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Lena Kirk
LenaKirk.Blogspot.com
Robert Hollingsworth
4540 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
(901)-767-3800
Mr. Robert Hollingsworth,
I would first like to extend my appreciation at your willingness to review my art portfolio. My name is Lena Kirk and I am interested in submitting the following resume for representation in your gallery, which Dwayne Butcher encouraged me to apply. I am currently a senior at the Memphis College of Art, graduating in the spring of 2012. I have had a variety of my mediums displayed in exhibitions at the Memphis College of Art. I am truly a well rounded artist when it come to experimentation with a variety of media.My primary focus is sculpture, and while solid form is my preferred medium, I have chosen to include selections representative of my experience in painting and printmaking, as I feel these would be stronger suited for your gallery space.
I feel I would contribute well to the David Lusk Gallery given the intent behind my pieces and the approach I used to manifest them. I think that the collection I have provided will represent a set of emotions and conflicts that most people never experience, and will bring to them an understanding of my perception.
I hope you have a moment to peruse my collection of works and tell me your thoughts and opinions about it. Again, I very much appreciate your time. I hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Lena Kirk
Monday, November 7, 2011
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