"PLANTAE" - Artist book by SU4IP

Deadline: 31/12/2023

City: Sheffield  |  Region: South Yorkshire  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Lyndon Watkinson

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SU4IP welcomes artists and their creations to feature in the "PLANTAE". All works in any medium related to this theme will be considered.

PLANTAE is the fourth iteration of a submission-style publication produced by SU4IP. Welcoming all submissions responding to or related to feelings or experiences of nature, flora, plant life, photosynthesis, organic matter, biology, etc.

Strands of cotton and synthetic yard, coiling and writhing in organic and unpredictable directions in shades of sage and khaki; photographs of rich natural landscapes engulfing the viewer and transporting them to a location of pure natural serenity; a delicate ceramic sculpture mimicking the delicate shapes and arcs of local flora; a digital illustration interlocking bright exotic plant matter amongst the dank and humid horizon beyond.

These are just a few examples of how PLANTAE could be associated with your work or practice. All mediums and formats are welcome, subject to the viability of being printed in a book. SU4IP invites you to push the boundaries of what Plantae could mean, and how it can be portrayed in art practice.

plantae /plɑːn - taɪ/

noun

a living thing that grows in earth, in water, or on other plants, usually has a stem, leaves, roots, and flowers, and produces seeds:

  1. native plants and animals
  2. garden/greenhouse/indoor plants
  3. a tomato plant

(Source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/plant)

Featured artists will receive:

-   A copy of the publication packaged and sent to their address (using biodegradable packaging).

-   A double-page spread containing images of their work, a Q&A, and information about their practice.

About the publication:

-   Designed and curated by myself. 

-   Bound and digitally printed on heavy, opaque, and high-quality paper for the best visibility and legibility. (Cover: 200 gsm, roughly half the thickness of a credit card. Inside Pages: 170 gsm)

-   I will be A5 (148 x 210 mm)

-   Will be featured on su4ip.cargo.site under publications, as well as @su4ip.commercial/@lyndonwatkinson Instagram

Costs:

Free to submit! Successful applicants must pay a fee of £20 to cover the printing, packaging, and postage of a copy of the publication to be sent to them.

Terms & Conditions

 

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Anyone! Please keep in mind that irrespective of your preferred medium(s), visualisations of your work in a photo or text format must be provided to ensure its is 'bookable': eg. Frame stills if your work is in film/video with a link to watch the full thing
How many works can I submit?
You may submit up to 4 images. Please note that they may not all be included
How much does it cost?
Free to submit! Successful applicants must pay a fee of £20 to cover the printing, packaging, and postage of a copy of the publication to be sent to them. Participants may also choose to receive additional copies at a reduced 'break-even' rate subject to the final cost of the order.
How do you decide on proposals?
Works will be selected primarily based on relevance to theme, but also:
- Quality of photographs
- Overall detail of submission
- Demonstration of passion and enthusiasm for your own work
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
Should you be accepted, I will contact you via CuratorSpace to notify you of your acceptance. I will then send over an email including a selection of interview questions to choose from, also requesting:
- A postage address to send your copy of the publication to
- Your £20 participation fee to cover manufacturing, packaging, and postage costs

As a successful candidate, you will also receive:
- Email updates on the development of the publication
- A .pdf copy of the final publication you can do whatever you want with
- An opportunity to review and provide feedback on your spread(s) before it goes to print

I am happy to provide individual feedback for unsuccessful applicants should you request it. Please don't hesitate to ask!

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