Short Description
SUAVEART concentrates on the cultural value between art and life. Presenting the stories and issues related to “island, art and life”. Creating the borderless dialogues that can be found everywhere in our daily life.
From the island, we extend our greetings to nature—an invitation to explore the contemporary aesthetics of celestial harmony. What is your relationship with the island? How do you define “island”? Do you take plants as witnesses to adrress history? Do you shape islands as ecological laboratories? How to reinterpret the natural soul of islands?
This exhibition moves beyond human-centered narratives, embracing a non-anthropocentric perspective that reveals the intricate entanglements of land, water, and unseen forces. The ‘island’ is not merely a geographical entity but an evolving field of identification, exploration, and negotiation—a dynamic space where cultures, species, and elements intersect. It is a liminal zone, shaped by both isolation and connection, where the boundaries between the human and nonhuman blur.
Eligibility
SUAVEART invites artists, researchers, and creative practitioners to participate in an upcoming offline exhibition on Hainan Island, exploring the evolving relationship between humans and nature.
Through observation, collection, gamified exploration, and participatory engagement, this exhibition seeks to foster deeper ecological awareness and reconnect audiences with the land. The exhibition will feature artistic practice, nature-based research, and experimental storytelling—encouraging visitors to rethink their connection with islands, biodiversity, and sustainability.
Submission Requirements
1) Artist Information
– CV & Bio (max. 200 words for brief introduction)
– Contact information
– Website & social media (if applicable)
2) Artwork Submission
– Title of work (Title, dimensions, size, medium, year, and any special notes)
– Concept & Features (max. 200 words)
– At least 5 high-quality images (or video links / MP4 format, max. 5MB per video)
– Up to 10 A4 pages of supporting material
How to Apply
Send the Application Materials to: itsSUAVEART@gmail.com
Program Benefits & Awards
- – Artist fee: You will receive RMB 3,000~5,000 (Tax Included; As decided by the organizations)
– Shipping (for artists based in China): Covered for packages within 68x48x36cm per box (max: 3 boxes); two ways.
– Shipping (for artists outside China): To be discussed with organizers and the venue. Additional taxes or fees may apply. - Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.
- We can assist in providing an invitation letter if needed.
- The organizations reserve the right of final interpretation.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Hainan Island, China
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 12 May 2025
Website Link: https://suaveart.org/2025/03/22/open-call-for-artwork-submission-exhibition-theme-island/
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