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Call for Entries - Explore and Exhibit the Abstract Universe
Gallerium is proud to present Abstractum - 2024, which is a dual exhibition and publication opportunity that will dive into the boundless realm of abstract expression.
You are invited to share your unique visual interpretation of the “Abstractum” – a theme that encourages deep exploration and creative liberation.
https://www.gallerium.art/abstractum
Deadline: November 24, 2024
What is Abstractum?
Derived from the Latin word meaning “something which exists abstractly,” Abstractum speaks to those intangible, conceptual ideas that defy concrete form. It is also known as doublet of abstract, neuter of abstractus (feminine abstracta).
In philosophy, abstracta are entities that exist in thought, divorced from physical reality – think of emotions, ideas, principles, or even universal truths that shape our understanding of the world. It’s the essence behind what we see, the emotions behind what we feel, and the thoughts behind what we know.
Abstractum theme embraces everything non-literal and conceptual. We want you to explore the unseen, express the inexpressible, and dive into the conceptual layers that connect our inner worlds with the abstract universe around us.
What Can Abstractum Include?
Abstractum can encapsulate countless interpretations. Perhaps you express fleeting emotions like joy, melancholy, or hope through swirling shapes and bold colors. Maybe you explore universal themes like time, space, and memory through textured compositions and layered techniques. Your work might be an exploration of the tension between chaos and order or a meditative journey into patterns, lines, and rhythms.
We encourage you to think expansively and let your imagination take the lead. The freedom of abstraction allows for endless possibilities, giving you the space to create art that is thought-provoking, mysterious, and deeply personal.
Accepted Artworks and Categories
We’re welcoming submissions across various mediums and styles. Whether you work in painting, mixed media, digital art, photography, or sculpture, your voice is important to this competition. Some example subjects and categories for submission include:
- Abstract landscapes and cityscapes
- Non-representational forms and figures
- Surreal compositions
- Conceptual pieces focusing on ideas or philosophies
- Emotional expressions through color, form, and texture
- Geometric abstraction and minimalist designs
Why Submit to Abstractum 2024?
Selected artworks will be featured in an international online exhibition, published in a stunning digital and print catalog, and offered for sale to a global audience of art lovers and collectors. You’ll gain exposure, recognition, and the chance to share your work with an engaged audience that appreciates the depth and creativity of abstract art.
Join us in celebrating the power of the abstract. Let your imagination run wild, and let Abstractum 2024 be the platform where your visions come to life. Submit your best work today and be part of an art experience that transcends boundaries and invites reflection on what lies beneath the surface.
Submission is free, and a small fixed fee applies to selected artists only.
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