Qatar Museums (QM) is giving students in the country an opportunity to propose a public artwork, which will be created using recycled materials, it was announced.
In its Instagram post on Monday, QM said its ‘Public Art Student Open Call’ aims “to further advocate its ‘no waste’ policy for a temporary installation to be displayed in public spaces in Doha”. Students can apply until September 5.
QM noted that “students must be enrolled or have graduated within two years as an alumnus of any local school, university or college. Up to five winning proposals will be chosen, and the selected students will be granted up to QR25,000 to realise their concept by December 2021.”
Under the theme ‘Reduce, Re-use, Recycle”, this edition of QM’s Open Call urges students to consider the materials they will use for the artwork, in addition to its impact.
“While the type of material to be used must be found materials and everyday objects to create the sculptures, the theme of the sculpture itself is open. The students must consider what message they would like to convey through their work.
“Students are to consider the choice of materials, durability, foundation work, fabricators, and installation methods when finalising a public art proposal. Students are also advised to consider the nature of public artworks as works that are accessible and susceptible to touch,” QM said on its website.
Subodh Gupta, Guerra de la Paz, Yuken Teruya, and Dotun Popoola are some of the artists who us recycled materials for their pieces, according to QM.
“Public Art Curatorial Planning proposes to arrange a series of workshops with established local artists who are known to work with recycled materials for the students to gain a better understanding of how to re-use various materials and the versatility of recycled artworks. These workshops will be offered to the selected students for them to further develop and enhance their designs,” QM said.
In April, QM, in partnership with Qatari Diar, also unveiled a series of public art installations at Crescent Park in Lusail City as part of its Public Art Annual Student Competition.
Such initiative provided an opportunity for students to enhance and further develop their artistic skills and creativity. Participants “were able to experience the making of a public artwork from fine-tuning their concepts, working closely with local fabricators to installation.”
QM noted that “students must be enrolled or have graduated within two years as an alumnus of any local school, university or college. Up to five winning proposals will be chosen, and the selected students will be granted up to QR25,000 to realise their concept by December 2021.”
Under the theme ‘Reduce, Re-use, Recycle”, this edition of QM’s Open Call urges students to consider the materials they will use for the artwork, in addition to its impact.
“While the type of material to be used must be found materials and everyday objects to create the sculptures, the theme of the sculpture itself is open. The students must consider what message they would like to convey through their work.
“Students are to consider the choice of materials, durability, foundation work, fabricators, and installation methods when finalising a public art proposal. Students are also advised to consider the nature of public artworks as works that are accessible and susceptible to touch,” QM said on its website.
Subodh Gupta, Guerra de la Paz, Yuken Teruya, and Dotun Popoola are some of the artists who us recycled materials for their pieces, according to QM.
“Public Art Curatorial Planning proposes to arrange a series of workshops with established local artists who are known to work with recycled materials for the students to gain a better understanding of how to re-use various materials and the versatility of recycled artworks. These workshops will be offered to the selected students for them to further develop and enhance their designs,” QM said.
In April, QM, in partnership with Qatari Diar, also unveiled a series of public art installations at Crescent Park in Lusail City as part of its Public Art Annual Student Competition.
Such initiative provided an opportunity for students to enhance and further develop their artistic skills and creativity. Participants “were able to experience the making of a public artwork from fine-tuning their concepts, working closely with local fabricators to installation.”
