The competition is open to artists from all over the world, and the winner of the final stage will receive a cash prize of €50,000.
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The Concept Behind BE OPEN Regional Art
BE OPEN Regional Art is a unique initiative that aims to promote and support emerging artists from around the world. The competition is designed to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work, gain recognition, and receive financial support. The concept is built around the idea of regional representation, where artists from different parts of the world are encouraged to participate and compete in their respective regions.
Key Features of the Competition
The Concept of Performativity
Performativity is a concept that challenges traditional notions of art and performance. It suggests that art is not just a passive representation of reality, but an active process that shapes and transforms reality itself. Akissi Beukman’s work embodies this concept, as she uses her art to challenge societal norms and expectations.
The Intersection of Art and Performance
Akissi Beukman’s work often blurs the lines between art and performance. She creates immersive experiences that engage the viewer on multiple levels, challenging them to question their assumptions about the nature of art and reality. Her use of sound, movement, and visual elements creates a dynamic and interactive environment that invites the viewer to participate in the creative process. Examples of her performances include:
- “The Anatomy of a Performance”: a live performance that explores the relationship between the artist’s body and the space around her. “The Sound of Silence”: a sound art installation that uses silence as a medium to explore the relationship between sound and silence.
Her art often incorporates elements of African culture and history, as well as feminist and queer theory.
The Intersection of Art and Identity
Aislinn Finnegan’s work is deeply rooted in her mixed-race heritage, and her art often explores the complexities of identity and belonging. Her mixed media pieces, which combine elements of painting, collage, and sculpture, are a reflection of her own experiences as a person of mixed-race heritage. Finnegan’s work often incorporates elements of African culture and history, as well as feminist and queer theory. Her art is a reflection of her own experiences as a person of mixed-race heritage. She uses her art to explore the complexities of identity and belonging. For example, Finnegan’s piece “Mixed Heritage” features a mixed-media collage of African and European cultural symbols, highlighting the complexities of her own identity. Similarly, her piece “Identity Crisis” is a mixed-media sculpture that explores the tension between her mixed-race heritage and her desire for self-identification.
The Power of Digital Art
Natasha Mwila’s digital art is a powerful tool for exploring the social and political complexities of life. Her work often incorporates elements of African culture and history, as well as feminist and queer theory.
The competition will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and will be open to artists aged 18 and above.
The Asia Pacific Art Competition
The Asia Pacific Art Competition is a prestigious international art competition that aims to discover and promote emerging artists from the Asia Pacific region.
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