Essays / "a defining moment" - Need assistance with writing an Essay (forgot the basics) [14]

Start with describing the moment, go into who was there, what happened, be descriptive. I suggest using a moment that is real to you, so it is easier to write about.

Undergraduate / 'the one thing I did enjoy was drawing' - School of Visual Arts-Statement of Intent. My vision. [11]

Parsons Artist Statement. Suggestions?

I tweaked my Statement of Intent for the SVA to use for a Parsons Artist Statement. If there are any suggestions to make this stronger, I would be grateful to hear it.

What do you make, how do you make it, and why do you make? Ultimately, where do you visualize
your creative abilities and academic study to take you after your education here at Parsons?

Aristotle said, "The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance." To me, art is a language that people can understand without the need for words. Art can transcend the boundaries of language and race to something universal. Creating art is a way for me to express emotions that are felt inwardly, in ways that cannot be said through other means. The amazing thing is that what I make; my feelings, my thoughts, these are all represented onto a surface in unlimited ways for others to see.

Growing up, I would often see my grandfather doing calligraphy and watercolor using an ink and brush to create pieces. It was him who opened up my eyes to drawing and painting. We would spend afternoons practicing and with his help, I learned the beauty of the calligraphy art form and the watercolor art form.

In high school, my grandfather was diagnosed with throat cancer. The cancer had gotten to a point where he could no longer speak. I no longer had a way to communicate with him because he did not know English and I wrote Chinese poorly. We began to draw together. Drawing was our way of communication. Even better, with drawing, we were able to express things we felt that we would otherwise never say to each other. Because of a lack of communication that we would otherwise have through speaking, drawing was an activity that we took time to do. This was the first time I felt a closeness with him that was not apparent before. It was my grandfather who gave me back my insight to becoming an artist.

I yearn to share stories through images in just that same way that will give meaning and reaction to my work. Art is communication and a connection between souls. Art is an emotion. I will not be satisfied until I can reach out to people the same way I connected to my grandfather.

In order to make my vision a reality, I need to step out of what is known and comfortable to me in order to develop as a person and explore opportunities. I want to engulf myself into the art that New York City has to offer me. My intention is to put my heart into the experiences and education that I can receive in order to grow stronger in my techniques and learn new skills at __. Making art in a surrounding that will push me forward is one step closer to pursuing my first and only dream of becoming a visual artist.

Undergraduate / 'the one thing I did enjoy was drawing' - School of Visual Arts-Statement of Intent. My vision. [11]

Okay, I hope that this writing is a little bit more in the lines of the prompt. Thanks for reading.

To me, art is a language that people can understand without the need for words. Art can transcend the boundaries of language and race to something universal. Creating art is a way for me to express emotions that are felt inwardly, in ways that cannot be said through other means. I take the experiences I encounter, my feelings, my thoughts and represent them onto a surface in unrestricted ways for others to see. I create ink wash paintings and calligraphy art because it reminds me of the strength in art to create relationships among people. I create in memory of my grandfather. I create because I want to communicate with people without words.

Growing up, I would often see my grandfather doing calligraphy and ink wash to create pieces. It was him who opened up my eyes to drawing and painting. We would spend afternoons practicing and with his help, I learned the beauty of the calligraphy art form and the ink wash painting art form.

In high school, my grandfather was diagnosed with throat cancer. The cancer had gotten to a point where he could no longer speak. I no longer had a way to communicate with him because he did not know English and I wrote Chinese poorly. We began to draw together. Drawing was our way of communication. Even better, with drawing, we were able to express things we felt that we would otherwise never say to each other. This was the first time I felt a closeness with him that was not apparent before.

Since then, I yearn to share stories through images in just that same way that will give meaning and reaction to my work. Art is communication and a connection between souls. Art is an emotion. I will not be satisfied until I can reach out to people the same way I connected to my grandfather. I make art because I want to inspire others, especially our youth, in the same way I was inspired. I want to enhance their creativity and open their eyes to various art forms.

I imagine Parsons creating an academically challenging path for me in order to improve my current abilities. After education at Parsons, I will be able to demonstrate my creative and technical skills and show the influence that my teachers, my environment and my peers have had on me. I am hoping that after Parsons, I will have the opportunity to showcase my creativeness and innovative ability to children. My goal after Parsons is to bring forth the importance of interpersonal communication through teaching. I aspire to invest time into the youth. I want to work to challenge them, develop a relationship with them and open their world into the unlimited possibilities that art can bring them. I want to inspire our youth and guide them towards a dream the same way my grandfather did for me.

Undergraduate / 'the one thing I did enjoy was drawing' - School of Visual Arts-Statement of Intent. My vision. [11]

Thanks for your help Van, I just updated my essays and I've sent them out. I feel a bit more confident because of your help. I really appreciate it.