The Open Call for the Social Art Award 2019 under the topic “We are the People – Peaceful Revolutions” was closed on December 15, 2019. We are very impressed by 558 submissions that were contributed by artists coming from 65 countries across all continents.
The winners of The Social Art Award 2019 are Narcissa Gold (USA), Melinda Mouzannar (Lebanon) and Bogna Grazyna Jaroslawski (Poland/Germany). The Honorary Mention goes to Kingson Kin Sing Chan (Hong Kong/UK).
Below you find the artworks, that passed the initial jury round. The public voting took place till 30 December and is a tool to give more public visibility to the topic and the artworks. It does not replace the final jury judgment. There were two wildcards for the most voted artworks that entered the final shortlist.
The focus diversity of applications shows that artists are active in the multi-faceted fields of socially engaged art reflecting on wars, genocides, femicides, traumata, violence against refugees, children, women, men, disabled people, LGBTIQs, animals. They share feelings for the planet and its living species, but also showing hopelessness due to complex crises be it climate change (e.g. in regard to water pollution), capitalism, corruption, a violation against human rights, nature, protected national parks. Many of the artists are constantly trying to give a voice to the poorest or empower unheard social groups.
It’s not only about peaceful revolutions, but it’s also about feeling a deep connection and showing love and respect for each other.
Thank you all for sharing your great and inspirational work and look at all the great contributions!
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Alexandra Pakholchuk
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You are a rare species, not a stereotype. Anyone now can describe you in one word just because of your appearance. But in 99% they are always wrong. Remember this and don’t let anyone to offend you! How can art catalyze change?: In our fast changing world only provocative visual content can make people stop, think and analyse the problems. People are tired from trends, gloss and perfect instagram life. Most of the people would like to see the truth and reality how it is. My art - is the best way to speak out social problems through the photography. My goal is to show people common environmental problems through the surrealistic and overdramatic point of view. I believe that behind every piece of art is a strong idea, which can make somebody change their behaviour or at least think what they can do for the world itself. To make the changes - we should be the change. Not anyone is brave to speak out the truth and fight for the justice. Art is a powerful way to share the ideas which can change the system.
You are a rare species, not a stereotype. Anyone now can describe you in one word just because of your appearance. But in 99% they are always wrong. Remember this and don’t let anyone to offend you! How can art catalyze change?: In our fast changing world only provocative visual content can make people stop, think and analyse the problems. People are tired from trends, gloss and perfect instagram life. Most of the people would like to see the truth and reality how it is. My art - is the best way to speak out social problems through the photography. My goal is to show people common environmental problems through the surrealistic and overdramatic point of view. I believe that behind every piece of art is a strong idea, which can make somebody change their behaviour or at least think what they can do for the world itself. To make the changes - we should be the change. Not anyone is brave to speak out the truth and fight for the justice. Art is a powerful way to share the ideas which can change the system.