Surviving the Critique

In my opinion I think the role of critique, especially in our class, will be useful in several different ways. It is important throughout the process that you hear other opinions and suggestions that can help you with your work. A critique is best used during the processes. It will help the artist realize what their intentions are. If the artist is stuck or needs further suggestions, a critique is a great way to hear others opinions and suggestions. By offering insight, the artist might be able to better interpret what they were planning. I believe that the best advice and criticism is offered by those who know you best, like a friend or teacher. The close I feel to a person, I think the more honest they are with me. With that, I think that if our whole class were to do a giant critique, it would be less helpful. If we split up into smaller groups, we could have more in depth conversations and have more time to comment on each others work.

I can be a helpful participant in the critique process by being completely honest. If I have an idea that can help the artist then I would want them to hear my opinion, and potentially use it to help their work. I would be honored if the person incorporated my suggestions into their work. I try to never put down a person work, or only give negative criticism, however I do believe that it is more helpful when there isn’t just positive feedback. The most important thing for me to realize is, I don’t have to change my work just because one of my critiquers isn’t satisfied with it. I can use their suggestions, but in the end it’s my artwork.