Asian Art Contemporary is pleased to announce an open call for submissions to our upcoming virtual exhibition, Mirrors and Masks. We welcome contemporary Asian artists worldwide to submit works aligned with this theme.

This exhibition explores how we present ourselves versus how we see ourselves, playing with the concept of identity, performance, and the masks we wear —whether literal or metaphorical. We seek artworks that delve into the tension between public and private identities, and the personas we construct to navigate societal expectations.

Exhibition Theme: Mirrors and Masks

Who Can Apply:

• Open to Asian artists working worldwide.
• Artists at any stage of their careers are encouraged to apply.
• Submissions in both traditional and digital mediums (painting, sculpture, photography, video, mixed media, etc.) are welcome.
• Artwork must be original. Artists are responsible for copyright compliance.

Prizes:

• Virtual Exhibition: Selected artists will have their work showcased in a curated virtual exhibition.
• Artist Interviews: All selected artists will be provided with free artist interviews to share their creative processes and stories.
• Digital Certificates: First, second, and third place winners will receive official digital certificates recognizing their achievements.
• Social Media Promotion: All selected artists will be promoted on our Instagram account.

Guest Juror

Jiannan Wu (b.1990) is a China-born, New York-based artist specializing in sculpture. He received his BFA Degree in Sculpture from China Academy of Art and his MFA Degree in Sculpture from New York Academy of Art. He is an adjunct faculty of New York Academy of Art, an Elected Member of the American National Sculpture Society, American Medallic Sculpture Association, and World Economic Forum Global Shaper of Dalian Hub. Through formats of sculpture and wall-mounted relief, he presents the theme of contemporary urban life and social events such as politics and sports with a focus on realism and a playful, satirical, and multifaceted narrative, that can make us realize the often absurd nature of the environment we’re currently living in.

Jiannan Wu is the recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant, winner of the 2017 & 2022 Dexter Jones Award presented by the American National Sculpture Society, and winner of the Compleat Sculptor Award, among other awards. He was selected as “2022 Top 10 Outstanding Chinese American Youth” and “2020 AACYF Top 30 Under 30” presented by All America Chinese Youth Federation. His work is recognized as The Best Original Sculpture in 2019 by Sculpture Magazine of China. In addition, he was selected for the Terra Foundation Residency in Giverny, France (2015), ABC Stone Carrara Merit Award Residency in Italy (2016), West Nottingham Academy Eric Fischl ‘66 Artist-in-Residence (2019), The Swatch Art Peace Hotel artist residency in Shanghai (2023), and Tombolo Artist Residency in NYC (2023). His works have been displayed at numerous exhibitions at renowned venues such as the Venice Biennale in Italy, Sotheby’s, Art Miami, Southampton Arts Center in America, Bonner Kunstverein in Germany, Zhejiang Art Museum, ART021 in China, Gallery Poulsen in Denmark, among others. His works and achievements have been published in The New York Times, The China Press, Metal Magazine, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Hi-Fructose Magazine, Collections Magazine, and T(here) Magazine.

https://www.jiannanwu.com
https://www.instagram.com/jiannan_wu/

Submission Guidelines:

• Up to 3 images and/or 1 video.
• Brief bio/artist statement
• CV (if applicable)
• Portfolio website (if applicable)
• Social media handles (if applicable)

Submitted images should be renamed as follows:

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JPEG files should not exceed 1MB. Selected artists will be contacted for high-resolution images.

For video submissions, time-based or kinetic artwork can be presented in videos limited to 2 minutes. For security reasons, we cannot access sites with passwords or download attachments from the web.

We do not accept submissions via email.

Fees:

• Early Bird Submission Fee: $25 (Ended)
• Submission Fee: $35
• Submission fees are non-refundable.

Important Dates:

• Early Bird Submission Deadline: November 20, 2024
• Final Submission Deadline: December 31, 2024
• Notification of Selection: January 20, 2025
• Opening of Exhibition: February 10, 2025
• End of Exhibition: May 4, 2025

How to Submit:

Pay your submission fees and fill out the Google form below.

*Incomplete submissions, failure to pay the submission fee, or submissions that don’t follow the guidelines will result in disqualification.

Notes:

• Only selected artists will be contacted due to the high volume of submissions.
• This exhibition is curated solely to promote the work and practice of the selected artists.
• Asian Art Contemporary does not proceed with sales or handle sales inquiries related to the artwork on display.
• 1 entry per artist. Only the first entry will be considered in the case of duplicated submissions.

Additional Information:

Asian Art Contemporary is dedicated to supporting the creativity of Asian artists worldwide. We look forward to seeing your interpretation of “Mirrors and Masks” and welcoming your work into our global community.

For any inquiries regarding the submission process, please contact us at info@asianartcontemporary.com.