Open Call for Exhibition at Brussels Jewellery Week 2022

Theme:
IN FIERI: the thin line between being made and becoming.
In the artistic practice of the late 20th century, we have started to gain insight into the humbling nature of creative processes. Every creation is a transformation, a becoming, not only of matter, but of the artist as well. We are injected with inspiration through the subject. Matter makes us better. We are constantly becoming, underway to existence as toward a full-grown concept, a finalized form, although not often reached. So what are we becoming when we create? Is contemporary jewellery a medium that helps us in accomplishing our transformations? Do the materials we use change us? Or do we change materials?
In Fieri is the exact state where being made and becoming tellingly overlap.

On the occasion of the first Brussels Jewellery Week, we invite you to the ever-changing city of Brussels to experience and be part of In Fieri.
in fi·​e·​ri |  \ ˌin-ˈfē-ə-rē  \
1: being in the process of accomplishment/pending.
2: beginning to have existence/not yet completely formed.


KEY DATES:
Application deadline: February 01, 2022.
Selection announcement: March 01, 2022.
Reception of artworks deadline: March 25, 2022.
Opening ceremony: April 28, 2022.
Exhibition dates: April 29 – May 08, 2022.
Return of artworks: End of May 2022.

Jury:

• Claire Lavendhomme, Jeweler artist, Professor at several Art Academies.
• Delphine Navez, Photographer, Founder & Director Le Clignoteur.
• Françoise Vanderauwera, Founder & Director Vander A Observatory.
• Karin De Buysere, Founder & Director Galerie Beyond.
• Max Gielis, Jeweler artist, Professor at RHoK Academie.
   

Awards:

• Jury Award.
• Zinneke Award.
• Be Sustainable Award.
• Award of the Public.
   

Eligibility:
The In Fieri Open Call 2022 is open to anyone: professional, studying, emerging artists working in the field of jewellery and crafts as well as artists from other fields of art and design that focus on the new ideas and views of contemporary jewellery. Candidates from all countries and nationalities are eligible to participate.
Members of Les Brucelles asbl (The Organiser) are not allowed to participate.

Entry Criteria:
Artworks must relate to the theme In Fieri and be contemporary. No “wearability” is required, but a link to the body must exist whether formally, metaphorically, or symbolically. Participants have complete freedom in choosing the materials, mediums, and sizes of the artworks. Artists are invited to present 1 to maximum 5 artworks. Only digital images (jpg file, 300x300mm, min. 300 dpi) shall be accepted in the form of photographs or videos of the finished artworks. More detailed information will be provided in the Application Form.
 
Fees:
Application fee: 15€.
Upon selection: participation fee of 50€ + return of artworks shipping costs.

How to Apply
Detailed instructions and the Application Form are available at www.brusselsjewelleryweek.com

Organiser:
Les Brucelles asbl
 
Venue
MAD, Home of Creators