Short Description
Zozobra is a Spanish word for distress. The Mexican philosopher Emilio Uranga has used the term to describe a specific form of existential anxiety related to uncertainty and ambiguity, following its usage by the poet Ramón López Velarde.
The term has been used to describe the feelings of uncertainty and distress in the United States due to the confluence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the political events of the Trump presidency and 2020 U.S. presidential election (and now include Trump’s re-election in 2024). ↱
These feelings and reactions persist today across the world, where the level of anxiety is growing, as western leaders are increasingly undermining democracy and the rule of law with a global shift toward totalitarianism and dictatorships. The prospect of another world war is palpable.
Eligibility
- must be 18 years or older
- can be emerging or established
- must be able to communicate in English
- Two-dimensional works done by hand are eligible such as paintings and drawings
- photography, digital, mixed-media, print work and collage are eligible
- video and sound are eligible
- sculpture, crafts, jewelry, fabric art and similar media are ineligible
Submission Requirements
Artist Biography
- maximum 150 words
- must be written in the first person and should explain the artist’s purpose
- and inspiration for his or her overall practice or for the pieces submitted.
- will not be a factor during the jurying process but will be used in Exhibition or Artist Pages
- text will be edited if they surpass the word limit or if they are structurally and/or grammatically incorrect
Artist Message
- maximum 150 words
Image Requirements
- Only 1 artwork and 1 frontal viewpoint per image is permissible
- cannot exceed 6MB
- The image file must be in .jpg format
- Files must be labeled as Full name-Title of Art.jpg (example: Kelly Jones-Sunrise.jpg)
- cropped to show only the artwork – frames, mat, other backgrounds and watermarks are unacceptable
- clear, without glare and in focus
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Selected artists receive an individual web page on the Suture Zone site.
- Selected artists receive a place in the Suture Zone publication showcasing submitted art.
- Artists can benefit from networking with other artists who are concerned about the state of the world.
Entry Fee
$35 CAD for 2 images
Location
Online
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 30 November 2025
Website Link: https://www.suture.zone/
