Open Call for Shape of Nature
Open call
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12 Nov 2020
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21 Jun 2021
Published: 12.11.2020
DBC International Designer Space
- Mail:
- dbc_info
yeah.net
- herman.jewellery
hotmail.com
- Phone:
- +86 18710065822
- Curator:
- Herman Sun
- Management:
- Herman Sun
DEADLINE: 21/06/2021

The exhibition theme is about nature: The Shape of Nature in jewellery art. Wearability, techniques and aesthetics are important parts for the admission; the size of work should be around 10 x 10 x 10 cm; the major materials are suggested on metal, crystal, pearls or other durable materials from nature. We hope see the new special in 2021 after the growth and Evolution 2020. Explore the beauty of nature, innovate new jewellery art.
We come from nature, then we create culture; we do believe natures, then we gain powers.
If we do jewellery on natures, what we can create? Natures always endow strong influence on art and design, What is the shape of nature in your mind? Shape your nature in jewellery art, record natures in jewellery cultures.
The application is free.
Curator and Art Director: Herman Sun.
Jury Team:
Awards
[1] Design Awards - 1 person
Awards Certificate + Exhibition Souvenir + China International Jewellery Fair Qualification
[2] Concept Awards - 1 person
Awards Certificate + Exhibition Souvenir + China International Jewellery Fair Qualification
[3] Innovation Awards - 1 person
Awards Certificate + Exhibition Souvenir + China International Jewellery Fair Qualification
*All selected works and artist info will be edited into the official exhibition book 2021.
Schedule
21.06.2021 - Deadline for Submission
08.08.2021 - Selection Announcement
07.09.2021- Deadline for Work Receive
26.09.2021- Exhibition Opening [Beijing Design Week Branch Venue]
06.10.2021- End of Exhibition
07.10.2021- Work Ship Back [Certificate & Publications]
Submission Requirement
[1] IMAGES
3 high resolution work images with white background;
1 high resolution artist profile photo.
*Each artist allows three works submission maximum, the final admission will be one of the works only. If artist only submit one work, the committee suggests the work photograph in different angles.
[2] VIDEOS
30 seconds “ArtistTalk” Video [Landscape in general video format, English preference]
*The video content allows artist talk about their works, ideas, making process, art practice and interesting experience, but no about politics. All selected artists’ videos will be edited into the official exhibition film, and shows in Beijing Design Week 2021.
[3] DOCUMENTS [English]
Curriculum Vitae;
Artist Statement;
Understanding on the theme: SHAPE OF NATURE [100 words maximum];
Work general description [material, type and size*cm].
*Please note:
All above information should edit in WORD documents;
Before the finalist announcement please DO NOT ship your work to the venue address;
Please send your applications to dbc_info@yeah.net, also copy to herman.jewellery@hotmail.com.
Sponsor
Diamonds District;
Hongqiao Pearl Market.
Support Units
China Gems;
Slipakorn University;
Alliages Gallery;
Beijing Design Week.
General Contact
Tel: +86 18710065822
WeChat: Jewellerynoomad
If we do jewellery on natures, what we can create? Natures always endow strong influence on art and design, What is the shape of nature in your mind? Shape your nature in jewellery art, record natures in jewellery cultures.
The application is free.
Curator and Art Director: Herman Sun.
Jury Team:
- Taizen Wada [Japan]
- Maja Houtman [Netherlands]
- Kim Nogueira [USVI]
- Supavee Sirinkraporn [Thailand]
- Juan Riusech [France]
- Ariel Lavian [Israel]
Awards
[1] Design Awards - 1 person
Awards Certificate + Exhibition Souvenir + China International Jewellery Fair Qualification
[2] Concept Awards - 1 person
Awards Certificate + Exhibition Souvenir + China International Jewellery Fair Qualification
[3] Innovation Awards - 1 person
Awards Certificate + Exhibition Souvenir + China International Jewellery Fair Qualification
*All selected works and artist info will be edited into the official exhibition book 2021.
Schedule
21.06.2021 - Deadline for Submission
08.08.2021 - Selection Announcement
07.09.2021- Deadline for Work Receive
26.09.2021- Exhibition Opening [Beijing Design Week Branch Venue]
06.10.2021- End of Exhibition
07.10.2021- Work Ship Back [Certificate & Publications]
Submission Requirement
[1] IMAGES
3 high resolution work images with white background;
1 high resolution artist profile photo.
*Each artist allows three works submission maximum, the final admission will be one of the works only. If artist only submit one work, the committee suggests the work photograph in different angles.
[2] VIDEOS
30 seconds “ArtistTalk” Video [Landscape in general video format, English preference]
*The video content allows artist talk about their works, ideas, making process, art practice and interesting experience, but no about politics. All selected artists’ videos will be edited into the official exhibition film, and shows in Beijing Design Week 2021.
[3] DOCUMENTS [English]
Curriculum Vitae;
Artist Statement;
Understanding on the theme: SHAPE OF NATURE [100 words maximum];
Work general description [material, type and size*cm].
*Please note:
All above information should edit in WORD documents;
Before the finalist announcement please DO NOT ship your work to the venue address;
Please send your applications to dbc_info@yeah.net, also copy to herman.jewellery@hotmail.com.
Sponsor
Diamonds District;
Hongqiao Pearl Market.
Support Units
China Gems;
Slipakorn University;
Alliages Gallery;
Beijing Design Week.
General Contact
Tel: +86 18710065822
WeChat: Jewellerynoomad
DBC International Designer Space
- Mail:
- dbc_info
yeah.net
- herman.jewellery
hotmail.com
- Phone:
- +86 18710065822
- Curator:
- Herman Sun
- Management:
- Herman Sun
DEADLINE: 21/06/2021
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