Open Call for visual artists to participate in the international exhibition titled “Silence, Voice, Resonance,” conceptualized by Art Curator Paris Kapralos.
The official languages of the exhibition are Greek and English, and a commemorative catalog will be published in both languages. Alongside the physical exhibition, an international online version will be available via the ARTgrID platform for one month.
Eligibility. The exhibition welcomes submissions of paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, collages, digital art, and video art from visual artists worldide.
Artists may approach the subject in any way they deem appropriate.
Conceptual Framework. Silence, as the absence of sound, is not a void but a canvas of concepts and emotions. The French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty, in his work “The Visible and the Invisible,” highlights silence as a precondition for voice, suggesting that perception is shaped through pauses and disruptions in continuous flow. Similarly, Axel Honneth’s theory of social recognition in “The Struggle for Recognition: The Moral Grammar of Social Conflicts” emphasizes silence as a form of communication denial, which can be either oppressive or liberating. From a psychological perspective, Carl Jung’s shadow theory suggests that silence confronts us with the unconscious, sparking inner explorations. Voice, on the other hand, becomes the medium of existence assertion, as examined by Hannah Arendt in “The Human Condition,” where public voice constitutes action and self-realization. Resonance, whether emotional or social, bridges silence and voice, making both integral to human experience and communication.
What to Submit. You must email the following to artistsartgrid@gmail.com with the subject “RESONANCE”:
- Photos of up to 2 available works, each in a separate high-quality JPG file with good clarity and resolution. Note: Submitted works are final. If selected, you may only exhibit the work(s) you submitted. Works on paper should be photographed without frame/glass.
- 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.
- 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 above email address 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′.
