Introducing our newest Reader Problem
A bridge will be so many issues and has many definitions. The phrase is a verb and a noun—and an emblem. It conjures ideas of construction, connection, even unity. It additionally refers to a card recreation, a yoga pose, part of the nostril, a dental equipment. The earliest recognized bridges had been constructed of fallen timber and stepping stones—additionally issues which are metaphoric and art-inspiring.
There are lots of methods bridges join us all—artwork quilts join us, too. Our problem to you, pricey readers, is to suppose deeply about your personal interpretation of the phrase ‘bridge’ and present us your ideas in a ten″ x 5″ quilt oriented horizontally. Whether or not you select to interpret this phrase symbolically or realistically is as much as you. We look ahead to seeing your work and listening to its story!
Create a quilt based mostly in your interpretation of the phrase ‘bridge.’ The quilt have to be 10″ broad x 5″ tall (horizontally oriented). Gildings, if used, should not protrude greater than 1/2″ from the floor of the quilt. The quilt could also be made with any supplies however should include three layers and be closed alongside the perimeters.
Your entry have to be an unique design and be freed from any textual content or pictures protected by copyright until you may have the expressed written permission from the particular person or establishment that holds the copyright and also you embody that written permission along with your submission.
To be thought of for the problem, connect two jpeg pictures of your accomplished quilt to an e mail — one of many total quilt, together with all 4 of the perimeters, and considered one of a element — by Might 5, 2023 to [email protected] with ‘Artwork is a Bridge’ within the topic line. Embrace your identify, metropolis/state, e mail deal with, title of the quilt, and a short assertion about your quilt/its story within the e mail.
You could submit multiple entry, however every entry have to be in a person e mail.
Click on right here to study suggestions for photographing your Reader Problem submission.
On Might 10, 2023 we’ll submit the finalists right here. Please test this submit, as artists is not going to be notified immediately.
If you’re a finalist: Put your identify in your quilt. Point out the highest, if wanted. A dangling sleeve just isn’t required; chances are you’ll embody one if you happen to work that approach. For security, place your entry in a plastic bag earlier than packing it for transport. We reserve the appropriate to maintain and presumably show your ‘Artwork is a Bridge’ quilt till December 2023. Your paintings will then be returned to you.
Finalists’ paintings should arrive in our workplace by June 2, 2023.
NOTE: By submitting your reader problem entry, you affirm the originality of your design and authorize Golden Peak Media to publish your quilt in an upcoming publication and promotional supplies, on our web sites and in different e-media, in addition to presumably show it at reveals and different venues. Golden Peak Media is not going to be held liable for loss or harm resulting from circumstances past our management.
When you have questions, contact us at [email protected].
We look ahead to seeing your work!
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