CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Wax Book: Altered, Repurposed, Remade
To take place at the Sixth International Encaustic Conference
The purpose of the exhibit is to highlight the book as a container, of ideas, thoughts, culture and narratives—especially now, as we are living in the ever growing digital culture and the reliance on communication devices such as the iPad, Kindle and iPhones. This exhibit will take place from Thursday May 31st to Friday June 8, 2012, at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill in Truro, Massachusetts as part of the Sixth International Encaustic Conference on Cape Cod. The exhibit will bring focus on the history of the book as the original container of ideas and information, highlighting the tactile nature of books, their text, script, pages, paper, spine, cover, and the dimensional qualities of the book.
These artworks could be open or closed books, two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional constructs, with a sculptural or assemblage quality, highlighting text or not. Mediums to be included will be encaustic and book parts with the optional inclusion of mixed media and found objects. The interpretation will be left with the artist. The parameters of the artwork are to be an approximate size of 9 x 11 inches plus depth; works may be constructed to hang on the wall and/or rest on a pedestal or shelf.
DEADLINE: Wednesday February 1st, 2012, (post-marked by midnight)
FEE: There is no fee to enter
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The Wax Book: Altered, Repurposed, Remade
To take place at the Sixth International Encaustic Conference
The purpose of the exhibit is to highlight the book as a container, of ideas, thoughts, culture and narratives—especially now, as we are living in the ever growing digital culture and the reliance on communication devices such as the iPad, Kindle and iPhones. This exhibit will take place from Thursday May 31st to Friday June 8, 2012, at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill in Truro, Massachusetts as part of the Sixth International Encaustic Conference on Cape Cod. The exhibit will bring focus on the history of the book as the original container of ideas and information, highlighting the tactile nature of books, their text, script, pages, paper, spine, cover, and the dimensional qualities of the book.
These artworks could be open or closed books, two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional constructs, with a sculptural or assemblage quality, highlighting text or not. Mediums to be included will be encaustic and book parts with the optional inclusion of mixed media and found objects. The interpretation will be left with the artist. The parameters of the artwork are to be an approximate size of 9 x 11 inches plus depth; works may be constructed to hang on the wall and/or rest on a pedestal or shelf.
DEADLINE: Wednesday February 1st, 2012, (post-marked by midnight)
FEE: There is no fee to enter
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- You must be registered for The Conference by the entry deadline
- You may send via E-Mail: 3-5 Images, 300 dpi, jpeg, maximum 1.8 MB each
- Or via snail mail: 3-5 images, 300 dpi, jpeg, maximum 1.8 MB each, on a CD mailed to: Supria Karmakar, 501 St. Andrew Street East, Fergus, ON. N1M 1R7, Canada. Marked Attention: "The Wax Book, Altered, Repurposed, Remade"; your CD will not be returned
- An image list with title, medium, size (height, width, & depth)
- Please label your images in the following manner: number- title – name of artist. i.e.: 01-waxbook-SammyD.jpg
- A brief paragraph of your background and experience related to art (short bio.)
- Include contact info: Name, mailing address, email, website, and phone number(s)
- Questions? Contact Supria Karmakar at info@supriasdesigns.com
ABOUT THE CURATOR:
Supria Karmakar is a visual artist who uses encaustic mixed media and altered book mediums within her artwork. She will demonstrate techniques for making altered books at the 6th International Encaustic Conference on June 3, and will teach a two-day Post-Conference workshop on June 6 and 7. Additional info about the conference: www.encausticconference.blogspot.com
Supria Karmakar is a visual artist who uses encaustic mixed media and altered book mediums within her artwork. She will demonstrate techniques for making altered books at the 6th International Encaustic Conference on June 3, and will teach a two-day Post-Conference workshop on June 6 and 7. Additional info about the conference: www.encausticconference.blogspot.com
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