Call For Entries: Saint Violentine 2012
December 29, 2011
About Saint Violentine (San Violentin)
Saint Violentine is an annual event that invites graphic designers, visual artists, illustrators, photographers and people related to the visual communication arts to critically reflect on violence, to make visible its various manifestations and to promote the rejection of violence as method of conflict resolution. Saint Violentine is celebrated each February 13 and seeks to highlight the absurd omnipresence of hatred and intolerance in human life at all levels, from interpersonal relationships to the coexistence of nations. Saint Violentine ’s name, date and the symbolism of the event are an intentional parody of St. Valentine's Day.
Theme of the Call for Entries 2012
If you ask almost anyone, he/she will tell you that she/he loathes and rejects violence. But all human beings at some point in their lives have exercised it, either led by the illusion of some personal gain or just following misleading impulses. Violence is a hidden threat that leaves terrible consequences but presents itself to us in seductive and unexpected ways.
"The hidden side of violence" is the theme we have chosen this year. We want you to help us expose these hidden intentions are often tempting, involuntary or coldly calculated and that not always appear as they truly are.
This call wants to disarm violence and reinstate the human subject as protagonist of a transformation towards cooperation, respect and harmony. We believe that the results of such change will help to create a more inclusive and aware society.
What are the Rules for the 2012 Edition?
For this seventh edition we plan to present all the received entries and display them at the “Naranjilla Mecanica” gallery in Quito-Ecuador. Among the entries the organizers will choose the best twenty to be displayed in large format. All the other entries will be printed in a smaller format. After the event all the pieces will be permanently published at www.sanviolentin.com together with work from previous editions.
Who can Participate?
Any person in the world involved in the visual arts and visual communication.
How to participate?
1. Create an unpublished graphic piece following these guidelines::
-You must create an original graphic piece with a size of 70 x 100 cm. (27.5 x 39.5 inches) in VERTICAL orientation. Any technique is valid.
-To register you must send a file with a smaller version of the above mentioned image, size 15 x 21 cm. (5.9 x 8.3 inches) in VERTICAL orientation, full color.
-If your graphic piece is selected as a finalist, we will ask you for the original 70 x 100 cm file.
-Download this reference template to create your piece to include your data in your file.
-Both versions must be digital files in EPS format compressed in JPG -high quality (or vector file), CMYK color mode, resolution 200 dpi. The digital file must carry your name using the following format: firstname_lastname.eps (example john_smith.eps)
2. Concept that the graphic piece must communicate:
“The hidden side of violence” (read the complete explanation above).
3. Deadlines
Entries deadline: Sunday, January 22, 2012
Exhibition opening: Monday, February 13, 2012, 19h00
4. Add your graphic piece (15 x 21 cm. version only) following these steps:
- Upload the file of containing your graphic artwork (15 x 21 cm. / 5.9 x 8.3 inches) to: www.sendspace.com
- Copy the download link generated by sendspace.com
- Paste the link along with your data in the registration form by clicking here
Participation Rights and Responsibilities
You are the author of your graphic piece, it is your opinion and we guarantee that the content will not be modified in any way. Your name will be clearly highlighted near your work during exhibition. The copyright of your work belongs to you. That said, we reserve the right to refuse work that goes against the general spirit of Saint Violentine of providing a critical view and rejection of violence. We will not accept works that promote or glorify violence of any kind, as well as direct attacks on people. San Violentine is a nonprofit project, for which there is no financial remuneration of any kind to registered participants. By participating you grant us permission to use your creation for the show and any promotional product related to San Violentine.
Origins of Saint Violentine
Saint Violentine is a fictitious celebration conceived and implemented by Eduardo Villacís and Guido Álvarez from the Centro de Investigaciones Fantásticas - USFQ in 2006 with the objective of promoting critical thinking on violence around the world. Saint Violentine happens every February 13th and seeks to highlight the absurd omnipresence of violence, hate and intolerance in human life at every level, from interpersonal relationships to global international affairs. Every year, along with the show, our festivity celebrates a better world: a world free of violence.
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