Entries opened on 4 June and will close at midnight on 19 July 2020. There are three categories for entry: #YourStory, #NewNormal, #HelpingHands.
“The urgent and extensive nature of Covid-19 has ambushed every nation around the world to varying extents, in what has proved to be both a collective, yet simultaneously isolating experience. No one is immune,” said Turbine Art Fair in a statement.
“South Africa is no exception, as the pain of saving lives and sustaining livelihoods bites deep. It has, however, provided a big pause button for many, as quarantine and the lockdown have kept people contained in limited space, with little movement for extended periods.”
“This has given us time to reflect and observe. It has helped amplify what is unbalanced, and what needs fixing and healing. For some, there also exists the privilege of and the possibility to make better life choices. It is in this enigmatic space that the moments of hope and despair, and love and care, distinctly emerge.”
Submissions will be featured on the ‘Stilled Life’ social media pages throughout the project. The judging panel includes Greg Maloka, Savannah Feeke-Fortune, Musa Nxumalo and Greg Marinovich.
“This pandemic has affected every one of us but in very different ways, and through this competition, we can give South Africans a platform to share their stories and experiences, and at the same time contribute to the Artists Relief Fund. At times like this, art does matter,” says Glynis Hyslop, founder of the Turbine Art Fair.
To enter the competition, go to zealous.co/
For more info contact az.oc.murofeht@ofni.riaftraenibrut
