Open Call for visual artists to participate in the international exhibition titled “Borderline: Between Light and Shadow,” which explores the contrasting and liminal relationships between people, concepts, and things shaping contemporary life. This call is issued by Art Curator Paris Kapralos. The official languages of the exhibition—which will take place in Athens—are Greek and English. A commemorative catalog in digital format will be published, and the exhibition will also be available online internationally via the ARTgrID platform for one month in both languages.

Theme and types of works. The exhibition welcomes submissions of paintings, prints, photographs, collages, and digital art.

The submitted artworks may engage with the theme in any way the artist deems appropriate.

Conceptual Framework. The concept of the borderline, as a space between light and shadow, offers a rich field of art exploration. In art, light and darkness are not merely physical phenomena but symbolic entities, referencing contrasts such as life and death, presence and absence. They often serve as techniques in works, intentionally or unintentionally focusing on conflict and balance. Conceptually, liminality is linked to Martin Heidegger’s philosophy, particularly in “Being and Time,” where the concept of Dasein experiences the moment as a span between the past and the future. Similarly, Gilles Deleuze, in “The Logic of Sense,” focuses on the borderline as a field of creation, emphasizing the dynamics of change. Art exhibition at the borderline between light and shadow propose a dialogue that transcends visual experience, leading to profound introspection about human existence and its continuous transitions.

What to Submit. You must email the following to artistsartgrid@gmail.com with the subject “BORDERLINE”:

• (1) Photos of up to 2 available works, each in a separate image file in high-quality JPG format with good clarity and resolution. Note: submitted works are final. If selected, only the submitted works may be exhibited. Works on paper should be photographed without frame/glass.
• (2) Details of the works, referenced by the file name (e.g., A1.JPG), listed in this order and separated by commas: Artist’s Full Name, Title of Work, Materials and Technique, Dimensions (in cm: Height x Width for wall-mounted works or Height x Width x Depth for sculptures), Year of Completion.
• (3) Your contact details: Full Name, Email, Phone Number.

Important Notes

• Questions or clarifications strictly regarding the submission process should be sent in writing to the email address above and will be answered within 24 hours.
• Information about the event’s organization and your participation details (if selected) will only be provided to selected artists after submission and selection—not beforehand.
• Submissions that do not include all required elements or fail to follow the prescribed format and method of submission will be ignored.
• If selected, we will contact you promptly via email with complete information about your participation procedures.
• The submission deadline is not for creating new works but for selecting existing ones that represent you, align with the theme, and you would like to present in the exhibition.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: until Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 23:59′.