Trash to Treasure Art & Design Contest "Create Value to Balance the World”
Objective
The Contest Project started from creating values to the waste materials in daily life. It creates aesthetic benefits from an artistic perspective as well as create designs to create prototypes of furniture via 2 categories, 2D Art and Design and 3D Art and Design.
The work needs to reflect the creativity, and create values and benefits according to the type of art or designed. With the intention to pass on sustainable development ideas, the artwork should inspire people to change their behavior to balance the global environment under the concept of "Sufficiency for Sustainability".
Background
This project aims to create artworks from various forms of designs and inspire people about the use of trash to create values and benefits to society, which is a concrete example that helps communicate about Circular Economy and Reuse. Gradually it is to create awareness, understanding and inspiration for behavioral change in the future.
Qualifications of Participants
1. School Students, University Students and College Students, regardless of nationality
2. The students who can participate at the Grand Final, held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from 28 September to 8 October 2023
3. Individual or group candidates (groups of up to 3 people)
Regulatory guidelines
1. The draft design conveys the concept of "Sufficiency for Sustainability", to "Create Value to Balance the World”
2. The artwork must be original and has never been published or won before, and does not infringe the copyright of any other person or company.
3. The materials must be waste materials from daily life and the none polluting material.
4. All materials must not be branded or presented as passive advertising.
5. The work must not exceed the specified size.
- 2D artwork (2D): 100 x 100 x 20 cm (length x width x depth)
- 3D artwork: 150 x 150 x 200 cm (length x width x height)
6. The finished work must be durable and can be installed and displayed outdoors for at least 12 months.
Competition Procedure
First round (submission of ideas)
Complete an online application with detailed information on Google Form
https://forms.gle/6hNRSHAKjberzqVb9
By 31 August 2023 at 11.00 p.m.
1. Send the sketch files (manual sketches or computer graphics) of the work in .jpg or .pdf files.
2. Captions, no more than 300 words (concept, inspiration and the waste materials to use)
# List of 10 finalists (groups) of each category (2D and 3D) will be announced on Website: www.sustainabilityexpo.com and Facebook: www.facebook.com/SX.SustainabilityExpo on 4th September 2023.
Final (actual production)
- Top 10 finalists (groups) of each category (2D and 3D)
# Prepare the actual work according to the draft during 4 – 27 September 2023.
# Delivery the finished work to arrive at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center by 28 September 2023, from 9.00 to 17.00 hrs.
# The finalists must present their work to the jury of experts to vote for the finalists themselves at the Sustainability Expo 2023 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on 29 September 2023.
# The finalists will receive financial support for the workpiece production and transportation according to the categories (2D workpieces receive 1,500 baht each and workpieces receive a subsidy of 2,500 baht each)Shortlisted participants will receive support for production and handling costs according to the type of workpiece (2D workpieces receive 1,500 baht per piece, 3D pieces receive 2,500 baht per piece).
- The Winners will be announced to attend the award ceremony at Sustainability Expo 2023 on 29 September 2023.
Judgement
First round (submission of ideas)
Judging on the draft and the caption of the artwork by the total scores collected from the committee, based on the following selection criteria:
1. Creativity (25 points)
Seek the idea of reusing waste materials no one has expected to be able to reuse, such as e-waste or old tires to create works
2. Overall composition (25 points)
Apply design elements appropriately and harmoniously according to the 5 artistic composition principles: Proportion, Balance, Rhythm, Emphasis and Unity.
3. None Polluting Material (25 points)
The materials used must not be repurchased specifically for creation. 90% of the materials must not pollute the environment. Materials, equipment, curbs, adhesives containing chemical components or metals can be used as appropriate, but they must not be decorated with chemicals that will pollute the environment, such as spray paint or additional paint.
4. Conceptual presentation and interpretation (25 points)
Present and communicate the ideas, materials and the meaning of the work, easily and clearly understood.
Final (actual production)
The completed artwork will be installed at Sustainability Expo 2023, then evaluated and selected for the winners on Friday, 29 September 2023 in proportion to the following points:
Assessment score from qualified committee (100 percent of the total score)
1. Creativity (25 points)
Seek the idea of reusing waste materials no one has expected to be able to reuse, such as e-waste or old tires to create works
2. Overall Composition (25 points)
Apply design elements appropriately and harmoniously according to the 5 artistic composition principles: Proportion, Balance, Rhythm, Emphasis and Unity
3. None Polluting Material (25 points)
The materials used must not be repurchased specifically for creation. 90% of the materials must not pollute the environment. Materials, equipment, curbs, adhesives containing chemical components or metals can be used as appropriate, but they must not be decorated with chemicals that will pollute the environment, such as spray paint or additional paint.
4. Conceptual presentation and interpretation (25 points)
Present and communicate the ideas, materials and the meaning of the work, easily and clearly understood.
5. The completion of the production, based on the draft submission (10 points)
Real works need to be least 75% of the draft.
6. Durability to install and display outdoors (5 points)
The artwork must be durable and can be installed and displayed outdoors for at least 12 months.
Announcement of Winners and Award Ceremony
The winners announcement and awards ceremony will take place at Sustainability Expo 2023 on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (time, subject to change).
Prizes
1. All shortlisted entries will receive a certificate.
2. The finalists will receive prizes ccording to the following categories:
Prizes for 2D art
• 1st : 15,000 baht
• 2nd :12,000 baht
• 3rd : 10,000 baht
Prizes for 2D art
• 1st : 30,000 baht
• 2nd :25,000 baht
• 3rd : 20,000 baht
3. Award-winning works will be exhibited on the sites and occasions where space or activities are allocated according to the concept of the piece, as well as the opportunity to expand the concept of the piece at SX2024.
Note: The submitted work shall be the property of the organizer and displayed at SX Space, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center until October 31, 2023. When it is due and the creators intend to bring the work back, they shall be responsible for the cost of moving.
Overall schedule (*Duration, subject to change)
August 18: Start announcing recruitment of “Trash to Treasure Art & Design Contest Registration”
August 31: Close the recruitment announcement “Trash to Treasure Art & Design Contest Registration” by 23.00 hrs.
September 4: Announcing 10 finalists for each category
September 28: The finalists deliver the artworks for installation at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
September 29: The finalists present their work to the judges at Sustainability Expo 2023
September 29: Winner Announcement and Awards Ceremony at Sustainability Expo 2023
Apply at: https://forms.gle/6hNRSHAKjberzqVb9
Contact Us
For more information, please contact sx.trashtotreasure@gmail.com
*The judge made by the Committee shall be final.
