In order to be an effective educator, I hold the belief that human beings are inherently noble, and his/her purpose is to cultivate the student’s attributes, skills, virtues, and qualities in order to enable the student to contribute to the advancement of civilization. In turn, I must be a model of nobility, self-actualization, and discipline.
As an educator it is my responsibility to communicate with and understand my students. When first entering a conversation on art with a student I have them answer three questions: What is it that you are making? How are you making it? Why are you making it? These three questions are my fall back when I am working and not completely understanding where my own art is taking me. Answering why you make is the key to what it is and how you make it. These questions make the process personal. It takes a brave person to three dimensionally render thoughts and emotions from within. Knowing where these ideas are generated can create stability and confidence one must require to be a successful artist.
When approaching a student’s work I engage them from their perspective. I do not try to force my ideals on to them. All artists see things in a different light and this what makes us so unique. Helping students identify more successful ways of working is important to me. I was raised in a traditional craft environment. I had to first learn the rules in order to properly break them. I want my students to have a traditional understanding of what and where their primary medium came from. It is with a solid foundation that they can begin to stretch the rules and expand into new avenues.
Passion is motivation for creation, and the uniting force in a studio. Respect and understanding are paramount in a community environment. Teamwork and responsibility are important traits to instill within a department. When a studio is functioning well the making environment is greatly improved. This is when students can truly involve themselves in the act of making.
Bri Kinard
As an educator it is my responsibility to communicate with and understand my students. When first entering a conversation on art with a student I have them answer three questions: What is it that you are making? How are you making it? Why are you making it? These three questions are my fall back when I am working and not completely understanding where my own art is taking me. Answering why you make is the key to what it is and how you make it. These questions make the process personal. It takes a brave person to three dimensionally render thoughts and emotions from within. Knowing where these ideas are generated can create stability and confidence one must require to be a successful artist.
When approaching a student’s work I engage them from their perspective. I do not try to force my ideals on to them. All artists see things in a different light and this what makes us so unique. Helping students identify more successful ways of working is important to me. I was raised in a traditional craft environment. I had to first learn the rules in order to properly break them. I want my students to have a traditional understanding of what and where their primary medium came from. It is with a solid foundation that they can begin to stretch the rules and expand into new avenues.
Passion is motivation for creation, and the uniting force in a studio. Respect and understanding are paramount in a community environment. Teamwork and responsibility are important traits to instill within a department. When a studio is functioning well the making environment is greatly improved. This is when students can truly involve themselves in the act of making.
Bri Kinard