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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Madonna of the Middle East.
by Guvanchmyrat Hojanyyazov
Category: open category
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Title:
Madonna of the Middle East.

Author:
Guvanchmyrat Hojanyyazov

Category:
open category

Description:
She turned away, she did not want to see indifferent faces among us. She wants to see only those who sympathize and help. So why is this going on and there’s no end to the suffering of these people? Indifference is what plunders our souls! Taking advantage of the indifference of people, the worst is done - good is trampled upon and evil triumphs, and what is sin is forgotten. The artwork is dedicated to the tragic events in the middle East. How can art catalyze change?: Art can explain to every person on earth what it means to live a peaceful life without conflicts, social upheavals and wars, when everyone should live in love and prosperity.
Description:
She turned away, she did not want to see indifferent faces among us. She wants to see only those who sympathize and help. So why is this going on and there’s no end to the suffering of these people? Indifference is what plunders our souls! Taking advantage of the indifference of people, the worst is done - good is trampled upon and evil triumphs, and what is sin is forgotten. The artwork is dedicated to the tragic events in the middle East. How can art catalyze change?: Art can explain to every person on earth what it means to live a peaceful life without conflicts, social upheavals and wars, when everyone should live in love and prosperity.