LOSING YOUR HEAD
An International Call for Entries Featuring the Human or Animal Skull
Deadline: September 29, 2014
Application fee: $36 for up to three entries submitted. $10 per each additional entry.
We vertebrates are really not all that different under the skin. The thing that cradles our concept of identity, and houses our intellectual and emotional organ–our command center if you will, the skull–has long been the subject of visual art. The articulation of our interest in the subject runs the gamut from cliché to horrific, from the ironic to the tragic, and all points between. Contemplating the human or animal skull is akin to contemplating a star-rich night sky. It can often serve as a talisman of self-reflection, of proof of mortality, endurance, and commonality. Our fascination with the skull goes far deeper than the common symbolism it is burdened by today, and broader than its past use in phrenology or to support theories regarding sexual dimorphism. Ultimately the skull is evidence, after all, that we are in fact made of dust.
With this in mind we offer this call to artists for works that depict or explore the human or animal skull in some way. All manner of interpretations, explorations, and machinations involving the skull are welcome.
HOW TO INTERPRET THIS EXHIBIT THEME
Artists are encouraged to take a broadly creative view of the theme. Our multi-member juries enjoy surprise, creative solutions, and most of all exceptionally well put together visual art.
SUMMARY
LOSING YOUR HEAD is a competitive international exhibition of works exploring the theme of the human or animal skull. Works submitted should represent some point of view, image, or idea about the skull, whether real or imagined.
This exhibit has no predefined expectation for type or style of work to be considered or selected. Submissions can range from the most traditional to the most conceptual, abstract, or experimental. The only criteria beyond excellent quality (image/presentation) is that works must qualify as being clearly related to or about the human or animal skull.
Submission deadline: September 29, 2014
http://www.manifestgallery.org/head
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