Personal Profile
My passion for art is directly connected with the way I was raised. Ever since I can remember, I’ve been going back and forth in my mother’s studios, experimenting with materials like paint, resin, wax, Plexiglas and all sorts of drawing materials. I was exposed to every kind of art form possible, from painting to sculpture to drawing, and I was taught to critically analyze my work and the work of others. Being raised in a household with a professional artist has definitely influenced and inspired me to become a fervent artist.
My vivid interest in psychology has also contributed to my desire to create artwork. I believe that art is therapeutic and allows for the subjective release of emotions and thoughts. Art is also subject to objective criticism on behavior and society and is a vehicle for self expression.
I am applying to the Fine Arts program at Concordia University with the goal of deepening my understanding of art and developing my skills as a multimedia artist. I’d like to, not only be a professional artist, but also have the education necessary to teach art and English as well. After my studies in studio arts at Concordia, I plan on applying to McGill in the Education program, after which I will be applying for a job in high schools as a full time art and English teacher. Part time, I will continue my education in Graduate studies until I am eligible to teach at the CEGEP and/or University level.
I am a student at Dawson College in the Fine Arts program and am successfully graduating in May 2006. I have been enthusiastically participating in in-class critiques and have been learning a lot about art techniques, concepts and vocabulary. I’ve developed my comprehension of color theory, which I find fascinating and plan on studying. I’ve learned the basics of Art History, which is our legacy as artists and I consider as a crucial familiarity for a professional artist. I have been taught to recognize different styles of painting and compare them to other styles and artists.
What I’ve acquired most are the communication skills involved in teaching and talking about art. I’ve been trained to critique objectively, stay honest yet not brutal about works, to notice what is positive about a piece, and question what works less- all the while finding possible solutions for improving the work. My teachers have taught me to see art through historical, objective, educated eyes, and have nourished me with the appropriate vocabulary for critiquing artwork. Knowing the right words, phrases, and concepts that are used in the art world really improves my understanding of art and critiques.
Having participated in two different group exhibitions in 2005, one at Pleins Feux and one at Village des Arts, I am fully familiar with the procedures involved in exhibiting works. The experience was a great reward, and almost insured the success of my next venture, which was to apply for a bursary.
I received a bursary of merit with honors from La Fondation de Soutient aux Arts de Laval inc. which is offered only to select students studying in the arts. After presenting my portfolio and resume, the selection committee reviewed the hundreds of applications and I was one of the few recipients of a $1000 bursary.
Computers have completely revolutionized art making. I began playing around with Paint Shop Pro when I was only nine years old, and then moved on to Photoshop a mere few years later. Graphic design sparked my interest when I started being curious about the Internet. What fascinated me the most were the graphic interfaces presented on websites- I wanted to know more than anything how they were created, and intended on learning the process so that I too could fashion myself a decent website.
Years later, I am now winning graphic competitions online and have created dozens of websites
During the summer I work as a day camp monitor for the city of Laval. This kind of opportunity has lead me to understand how to gain control of a large group of people and keep their attention. I’ve taken the necessary training on leadership by passing the Remu-Méninge exam and have also received my First Aid diploma. Working with children stimulates my creativity by introducing new games and crafts for them, and it motivates me to stay active and always in movement.
Being accepted to Concordia in the Fine Arts program would allow me to pursue my ambition of being a professional artist. It would present to me the techniques and context necessary for survival in the art world, and would give me the chance to earn the compulsory diploma to then move on to Graduate studies.
A Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts is the next step to what I deem to be the best career imaginable.
Emmy Huot 06.