The East-South East Asia Art Exchange 2024 Media X Space: Across Asia Exhibition seeks to bridge the rich artistic traditions of East and South East Asia countries, providing a platform for artists to showcase their unique perspectives and creative expressions. Through this exchange, we aim to promote understanding, collaboration, and appreciation of cultural diversity.

 

Venue:

Creativite Indonesia, Neha Hub, Cilandak Tengah, Jakarta, Indonesia  https://g.co/kgs/U1gztTy 

 

Open Call

2024 Media X Space: Across Asia invites artists from across the region to submit their work that explores the multifaceted tapestry of Asian experiences. We seek artworks that delve into history, myth, ecology, and the complexities of contemporary life, challenging conventional perspectives and fostering dialogue.
We are particularly interested in works that engage with the sub-themes of hybrids, post-pandemic realities, historical reinterpretation, and the evolving Asian identity.

 

Themes:
  • History and Memory: Contemplating on Asia’s complex history, colonial legacies, and postcolonial narration, pursuing matters like memory, trauma, similarity, and resilience.
  • Myths and Oral Literature: Wandering the mythology, folklore, and legends of the East and Southeast Asia, displaying the region’s rich oral traditions and storytelling heritage.
  • Ecological Thinking: Promoting awareness and conservation efforts in Southeast Asia’s diverse ecosystems.
Sub-Themes:
  • Hybrids:the Intersection on our daily practice, values, and imagination.
  • Re-visualize after Pandemic: The notion and The narration.
  • Iterate History: Construct and deconstruct.
  • Beyond borders: The possibility of the new identity on being Asian.

 

Eligibility:

Open to all visual artists and designers residing in Asia. Above 18 years old.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Medium: Digital artwork. Dimension: 1080×1080 pixels.
  • File Size: Maximum 5 MB.
  • Submission: Please submit your artwork as a JPEG or PNG file.
  • Artist Statement: A brief statement about your work is required.

 

Submission Form:

Binus Students Submission

Binus Lecturers Submission

Public Submission

 

Important Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: 30 September 2024
  • Acceptance notifications 09 October 2024
  • Exhibition: 19-30 October 2024