Wednesday 10 February 2016

南島國際美術獎 Austronesian International Arts Award 2016

南島國際美術獎Austronesian International Arts Award 2016
徵件 │ 2016南島國際美術獎

「南島」是從「南島語族」(Austronesian)這個人類學名詞而來,意指居住於南太平洋及印度洋各島嶼之族群,分布北起臺灣、東達復活節島、西到馬達加斯加島、南抵紐西蘭,其語言與人種眾多,居住地風景純淨、文化多元。

臺東縣政府特於每兩年辦理一次「南島國際美術獎」,召喚藝術家拓展藝術創作之能量,打開世界之心以當代省思與臺東在地特質、山海自然及南島語族的人文脈絡、環境議題、生活記憶等進行多角度國際對話。本活動更具體要求創作者親赴臺東進駐及創作,親身體驗南島語族於臺東的生活風貌,進而使作品與南島精神產生更深刻的呼應,與在地激盪出新美學能量,同時將這能量散播到國際,期待本美術獎成為一個開放平臺,展現世界各地創作者對南島議題的關懷。

參賽資格:不限族群、國籍,歡迎海內外之個人或創作團隊參加競賽。
詳細作品規格請參閱「2016南島國際美術獎」簡章連結
http://www.taitung.gov.tw/Upload/RelFile/960/188127/a2e9277c-ef71-43cd-9957-e3a8412016b9.pdf

Submission to the 2016 Austronesian International Arts Award

Philosophy
The word “Austronesian” comes from an anthropological term, Austronesian language family. It refers to ethnic groups living on islands in the South Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean. Such ethnic groups are widely distributed, covering Taiwan to the north, Easter Island to the east, Madagascar to the west and New Zealand to the south. The family contains a large number of Austronesian languages and ethnic origins with pure, clean scenery and diverse cultures in inhabited areas. Many literary reviews have proved that Taiwan is where the Austronesian language family originated. Thus, the Austronesian cultural lifestyle can be felt from the lives of Taiwan’s indigenous peoples.
Located on the eastern side of Taiwan, Taitung boasts much natural beauty in addition to well-rooted cultural elements. Austronesian culture happens to be a key element in Taitung’s cultural elements. Thus, the Taitung County Government organizes the Austronesian International Arts Award biennially as a way to encourage artists to expand the energy of their artistic creations, open up the heart of the world to contemporary reflections and multiple-perspectives, promote international dialogue regarding Taitung’s local characteristics, natural scenery, the cultural network, environmental topics, and the life memories of the Austronesian language family. This event requires creators to complete an artist residency program in Taitung, and experience Austronesian life personally during their creative process so that their artwork resonates deeper with the Austronesian spirit. This will produce new aesthetic energy that resonates with the locale, to be disseminated internationally. The hope is for this art award to become an open platform to express concern about Austronesian topics from creators around the world.
Related Units
Organizer: Taitung County Government
Sub-organizer: Taitung County Government Bureau of Cultural Affairs
Eligibility
The competition is open to artists all over the world regardless of ethnicity or nationality. Individual and creative groups both domestic and overseas are invited to participate.
Each individual or group is limited to one application. Duplicate applications are not allowed. Individual artists may not be included concurrently on a separate creative group application.
As final contestants must be able to complete an artist’s residency in Taitung, entrants must not be restricted from going abroad or restricted by military service requirements according to legal regulations in their respective countries.
Group entrants must designate one representative.
If any entrant’s eligibility is in question, the county government and evaluation committee will make the final decision.
Competition Submission Information
There is no medium or size limitation to the artworks.
Submit reference works created after January 1st, 2011 and a creative plan for the residency period in Taitung.

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