Yarışmalar-Competitions

Yarışma Özeti(Summary):
The creation of works of art utilising artificial light as instrument, matter and content.
Participants may take part in the competition by presenting a "Light Work" for the Targetti Art Light Collection or a "Light Sculpture" for the White Light Collection.

Tip (Type): 

Kimler katılabilir (Open to):
The competition is open to young artists and designers of no more than 35 years of age (on January 25th 2003). The competition is international and open to artists from all Countries.
Entrance into the competition is free.
Anyone directly involved in the organization and running of the competition is not eligible to enter.

Katılım ücreti (Entry Fee):

Ödüller (Awards):
1st prize in the "Lights Works" category: 6,000 EURO
1st prize in the "Light Sculptures" category: 6,000 EURO
2nd prize in the "Lights Works" category: 3,000 EURO
2nd prize in the "Light Sculptures" category: 3,000 EURO

Juri (Jury):
Umberto Allemandi (director of "The Art Newspaper")
Stefania Aluigi (responsible for ArteFiera)
Amnon Barzel (artistic director of the Targetti Art Light Collection)
Nigel Coates (director of the Architecture Department at the Royal College of Arts)
Marino Golinelli (entrepreneur and art collector)
Steven D. Lavine (president of the California Institute of the Arts)
Alessandra Mammì (journalist at "L'Espresso")
Paolo Targetti (president of Targetti Sankey SPA)

İletişim Bilgileri (Contact):
Consuelo de Gara, 
Tel: +39 055 3791 295 
E mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.targetti.com/arte.asp?section=3&nome=Award

Entrants
The competition is open to young artists and designers of no more than 35 years of age (on January 25th 2003). The competition is international and open to artists from all Countries.
Entrance into the competition is free.
Anyone directly involved in the organization and running of the competition is not eligible to enter.

Theme of the Competition
The creation of works of art utilising artificial light as instrument, matter and content.
Participants may take part in the competition by presenting a "Light Work" for the Targetti Art Light Collection or a "Light Sculpture" for the White Light Collection.

Art Works
All works of art must be unpublished (meaning neither previously exhibited at shows nor published in printed editions).
Artificial light must be used as the essential component of the work and every type of lighting technology may be utilized.
The work must be designed making use of material and technology capable of allowing for the piece to be reproduced.

The artist may develop his/her work using any techniques and materials, provided that they are combined with the use of light sources, regarding which he/she may take advantage of the technical guidance provided telephonically by experts at Targetti Sankey SPA.

a) For the "Light Works" of the Targetti Art Light Collection:
The work must be constructed on a single supporting element, made from material of the artist's choice.
The support must be composed of a panel, a rigid selfsupporting structure which can be attached to the wall. The dimension of the panel must be 120x120 cm, with a thickness of min. 6 - max. 20 cm; the work may have sections
projecting out from the panel.

Any kind of material may be applied to the panel; electrical accessories (transformers, reactors etc.) must be hidden behind the panel or inside the 6 cm thickness in order for the work to be admitted

b) "Light Sculptures" - White Light Collection:
The work must be completely white and the sum of its dimensions (length, width and breadth) may not exceed 180cm.
The work must be placed on a horizontal surface, a table or other.
The work may be developed with any materials or techniques on condition that they allow the reproduction.

Documentation
To take part in the competition, it is necessary forwarding the following documentation to Targetti Sankey SPA:

1. The design of the work to be entered in the competition, i.e.: a model of the work (on a paper support suitable for public exhibition - format max. 50x70 cm); detailed specifications of the technical characteristics and structural material; any photos of part of the work or the complete work (if already constructed); plus a brief description of the work;

2. A brief curriculum vitae and professional outline including personal data;

3. Photos (max. 6) of any other works already produced.

4. Any other material documenting the artist's own work and activities (catalogues or publications pertaining to participation in projects and one-man/collective shows, critiques, press reviews, etc.).

5. Authorization for treatment of personal data.

Expiry Date
The above mentioned documentation must be forwarded to Targetti Sankey SPA by June 6, 2003, with "PREMIO TARGETTI ART LIGHT" clearly indicated on the envelope. All documentation material received will not be returned and remain in the files of the Targetti Art Light Collection.

Jury
The Jury for evaluating entries will consist of:
Umberto Allemandi (director of "The Art Newspaper")

Stefania Aluigi (responsible for ArteFiera)

Amnon Barzel (artistic director of the Targetti Art Light Collection)

Nigel Coates (director of the Architecture Department at the Royal College of Arts)

Marino Golinelli (entrepreneur and art collector)

Steven D. Lavine (president of the California Institute of the Arts)

Alessandra Mammì (journalist at "L'Espresso")

Paolo Targetti (president of Targetti Sankey SPA)

Pre-selection
On the basis of the documentation received, the Jury will make a selection of 7 projects for the "Light Works" and 7 projects for the "Light Sculptures" which will be admitted as fully qualified entries into the competition.

These projects will then be carried out by the artists, each of which will receive the sum of 600 EURO for reimbursement of expenses.

Selection
On completion, the fourteen selected works must be forwarded to Targetti Sankey SPA before November 14, 2003 (all late entries will be excluded from the competition).

A further analysis will then be conducted for selecting the two winning works in each category, a copy of each will form part of the Targetti Art Light Collection and in the White Light Collection.
The judges decision is final and not subject to appeal.

Prize Awarding
Prizes will be awarded to the winners in January 2004.

Prizes
The winning entries will receive the following awards:
1st prize in the "Lights Works" category: 6,000 EURO
1st prize in the "Light Sculptures" category: 6,000 EURO
2nd prize in the "Lights Works" category: 3,000 EURO
2nd prize in the "Light Sculptures" category: 3,000 EURO

Copyright and Reproductions
All rights pertaining to the winning entries will become the exclusive property of Targetti Sankey SPA and the artists shall agree to grant the Company the rights to reproduce the winning works.

The artistic director of the Targetti Art Light Collection will have the final decision regarding whether to reproduce a limited number of the works or not.
Targetti Sankey SPA will take responsibility for the reproduction costs of copies.
In the event of any replicas being produced, the artists shall agree to number and sign as authentic each work reproduced in a limited number.

The artist grants Targetti Sankey SPA the right to use his name and photos of his work for promotional purposes, limited to catalogues, pamphlets or other advertising material issued for promoting the collection.
The artist consents to take part in promotional activities coordinated by Targetti which may also involve other artists. 

Info
The Targetti Art Light Collection is a collection of contemporary works of art, promoted and financed by Targetti Sankey SPA, a Company active in the field of
architectural lighting for over 70 years and which has always been committed to supporting the arts.