THE 2nd LIH-PAO INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE BIENNIAL AWARDS
Competition Guidelines 2013
I. Aim to create an environment with no barriers between life and art. Through this international opportunity, we hope to provide a platform on which young emerging talent may thrive with their creative ideas, and which may encourage international cultural exchange.
II. Event Committee
a) Organiser: Lih-Pao Cultural Arts Foundation
b) Co-organiser: British Council
c) Supporting Partners: National Taiwan University of Arts’ Sculpture Department, University of the Arts London, China Shenzhen Sculpture Academy
d) Exhibition Partners: Taiwan Design Center
e) Media Sponsors: EpochTimes Taiwan, Art Emperor, Artron Taiwan,
G2 MarCom Group Chief Advertising Co. Ltd.
f) Sponsors: Lih-Pao Construction Group, Fullon Hotels & Resorts,
Lih-Pao Land, Virtuosi Real Estate
III. Competition Theme: The sustainability between a circle and a square.
a) Theme:
In the East, the circle symbolises eternal life and a continuous cycle, whereas the square represents harmony and order.
In the West, one can find a mystery of the golden ratio in the universe between the circle and the square; this mystery symbolises perfection and infinity.
The expression of how humans and the environment sustain their co-existence in between the circle and the square would be the topic of this year’s sculpture award.
b) Materials: Primarily metal, clay, wood, stone, FRP, and other durable materials should be used. Dangerous materials are prohibited.
IV. Entry Criteria: The competition is open to both Taiwanese (R.O.C.) local and international artists.
a) The submitted work must be the artist’s own creation and must have been completed within the last two years. A maximum of two submissions are allowed per individual.
b) If the submitted work is found to be in violation of any of the following conditions, the participant will be disqualified and disallowed from competition for the following four years.
1. The submitted work must be an original creation, not plagiarised, copied, or otherwise submitted under false pretenses.
2. We do not accept work that has been entered into other competitions, has previously won an award in any international art exhibitions or competitions, or has been entered into an international exhibition of a competitive nature (except those held by an educational institution).
V. Competition Timetable
a) Call for entries: 1 Aug – 31 Oct 2013 no later than 17:00
b) Judging period: 1 – 30 Nov 2013
c) Shortlisting announcement: 2 Dec 2013
d) Work creation by shortlisted artists: 2 Dec 2013 – 31 Jan 2014
e) Work submission by the shortlisted artists: 10 – 13 Feb 2014
f) Exhibition:
15 Feb – 16 Mar 2014 (at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park – Taiwan Design Museum)
22 Mar – 06 Apr 2014 (at Da Dun Gallery V,Taichung City Dadun Cultural Center)
g) Dates for award ceremony and press conference are to be announced via invitations.
Note: Any changes to the current timetable will be made in accordance with notifications from the organiser, and will be announced on the official website.
VI. Registration:
a) Online Registration
1. The online registration system is open from Sunday 15 September 2013.Participants should follow the online registration procedure and submit the following documents. Completed documents should be uploaded online altogether. Documents that are incomplete or not in the correct format will not get delivered by the system. Once the organiser has received the uploaded documents, a confirmation number will be sent to the participant to confirm the receipt of the submission. Please contact the organiser directly if the confirmation number is not received within a week of submitting the documents online.
· Personal details of the participant
· Details of the artwork
· A minimum of one photograph for each of the front, back, left and right profile, and top views of the work model, original work or 3D design. Each photograph file should be under 1MB in size and in JPEG format, with a resolution not exceeding 300dpi. The file name of each photograph should clearly state the artwork title and viewing angle (eg. Newborn – Front View, Newborn – Back View etc).
· A 100-300 word, explanatory statement of the creative concept of work in English.
· Download and sign the participation agreement form and upload the agreement form onto the website.
2. Registration website: www.lihpao-sculpture.com
3. Other registration: for those who are unable to register online, please contact the organiser for details on paper submission. Entries must be sent by registered mail to Lih-Pao International Sculpture Biennial Awards Team of Lih-Pao Cultural Arts Foundation at No. 16, Lane 189, Section 1, Chengtai Road, Wugu District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 24870. The mail must be postmarked by no later than 31 October 2013. Optical discs should be packaged in a thick cardboard sleeve to prevent bending and other damage.
4. For enquiries, please contact
Taiwanese (R.O.C.) local artists:
International artists:
b) Shortlist Selection
1. Participants that are shortlisted after the preliminary selection stage will be notified by telephone or email notice. Participants should ensure that their contact details are correct. If shortlisted participants cannot be contacted or do not make contact with the organiser within 15 days of the result announcement (before 15 Dec 2013), their entry will be considered forfeited, and a replacement of a finalist will be chosen by the organiser.
2. A list of 20 shortlisted participants will be announced on the registration website, www.lihpao-sculpture.com
3. Upon receiving notification, shortlisted artists must submit the following items to the organiser.
· Shortlisted artists must finish their work according to the specifications and materials indicated in the original application.
(1) Combined dimensions may be no less than 180cm in principle.
(2) Combined dimensions may not exceed 240cm in principle.
Dimension restrictions do not include the base of the work; the dimension of the base is upon the artist’s choice. The artwork should be safely packaged in wooden box.
· Shortlisted artist should record a 3-5 minute video presentation of the work on the optical disc; the format of the presentation is not restricted.
· Shortlisted artists should provide the sketch of their design concept for exhibition display purpose.
· Shortlisted artist may wish to provide illustrations of their past work on A4 paper.
4. The panel of jurors will judge the work based on the actual work, video presentation and past illustration work mentioned above.
5. Shortlisted work, video presentation and past illustration work must be delivered to the designated location (to be announced) within the given timeframe. Work submitted via package delivery service or the post must be carefully packaged to prevent any damage during transportation. Any damage incurred is the sole responsibility of the artist. A receipt will be given by the organiser upon the receipt of the work; for international artists, an electronic receipt will be provided via email. For those works which do not receive gold, silver and bronze awards, the works will be returned to the artists after March 2014; please provide the receipt as a supporting document when the work is to be returned.
6. The organiser will subsidise shortlisted international artists’ shipping cost (by post or courier) according to the actual amount shown on the true copy of the receipt. The maximum shipping subsidy is NT$5000; any cost that exceeds this amount should be covered by the artist.
7. Shortlisted artists who are unable to submit a finished work or otherwise unable to accommodate the schedule of the itinerary and other related events must inform the organiser within 15 days of receiving notification. The available place will then be filled by an artist on the waiting list; participants may not object. Likewise, shortlisted artists who have not informed the organiser in advance forfeits all rights to any prize money, trophies, award certificates, or funding of international exchange. In addition, the artist will not be allowed to be included on any shortlists for related events that may be held in the future by the organiser. Also, the artist may not include selection by this competition as part of a professional biography.
8. The shortlisted work will be openly displayed in the exhibition venue arranged by the organiser. The organiser will also be responsible for any expenses related to insurance and maintaining the safety and security of the work during exhibition.
c) Awards Ceremony and Publicity Events:
Gold, silver and bronze award recipients must attend the award ceremony, press conference, and any domestic exhibits arranged by the organiser, as well as any publicity events within the one-year period following the award ceremony. Organiser will cover the international award recipients’ meals, accommodation and travel cost for three-days and two-nights. International award recipients are responsible for their visas and the related applications and the other expenses incurred during the trip.
VII. Jury Deliberation
a) Judging Method: Selection will be conducted by a panel of jurors, consisting of 7-10 architects, artists, art critics, and curators.
b) Judging Criteria:
1. Theme interpretation 30%
2. Techniques 30%
3. Overall presentation 40%
VIII. Awards and Prizes
a) Gold Award: One winner; prize money of NT$600,000, an international exchange subsidy of NT$100,000 and a trophy.
b) Silver Award: One winner; prize money of NT$300,000 and a trophy.
c) Bronze Award: One winner; prize money of NT$200,000 and a trophy.
d) Most Popular Exhibit Award: One winner; prize money of NT$30,000 and an award certificate.
e) Shortlisted Award: 17 winners; prize money of NT$20,000 and an award certificate.
To encourage creation, above awards and prizes are subject to the quality of shortlisted artworks. The organiser reserves the right to add awards or not to award any winners within a given category if no entry is found to be of suitable merit.
《Notices for International Exchange Subsidy》
Funding for the international exchange subsidy is applicable for use on the following activities only:
a) The ten-day itinerary of exchange courses and workshops organised by the universities of arts and design which are referred by the supporting partners (Taiwan R.O.C. – National Taiwan University of Arts’ Sculpture Department, the UK – University of the Arts London, China – Shenzhen Sculpture Academy).
b) International exchange events, including arts festivals, exhibitions, workshops, and exchange programs, that artists are to attend or are invited to. While such events are not restricted to those arranged by the organiser, they must be related to architecture or sculpture. Verification and clearance of related expenses will be dependent on event reports and photos submitted by the artist.
c) Subsidy for international language learning courses (such as Chinese, English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish etc; for other languages, please provide an explanatory statement on how it would benefit the learning in arts).
The maximum international exchange subsidy is NT$100,000; award winner forfeits the right to the subsidy if not used within a year after being awarded.
IX. Artwork Property Rights
a) Gold, silver, bronze awarded works will remain permanently in the collection of the organiser; the organiser will not offer any collection fee. The organiser award recipients must sign an agreement for the transfer of intellectual property rights.
b) The organiser reserves the right to reproduce or utilise collected works and award recipients’ international exchange records for relevant purposes, such as photography, exhibition, editing, publication, research, promotion, public display, as well as in various formats, such as video, digital and web content, print, and promotional material. Such use is not restricted in terms of frequency, and the artist may not exercise creator’s moral rights upon the organiser.
c) Due to the need for artwork display in the building space of Lih-Pao Corporation or the conglomerate firms, the organiser is able to assist in the referral of all artwork entries (not limited to awarded works). Upon successful referral, details of the agreement should be negotiated between the artist and the firm.
X. Points of Note
a) Participants must read in detail all the regulations indicated within these guidelines. Participation in this competition will be considered tacit agreement to comply with all rules and regulations of the competition guidelines and its associated documents. Participants agree to respect the final decisions made by the judging panel and may not object to or contest the results.
b) Award recipients who forfeit their rights to the award may not include the award as part of their professional biography. In addition, if such forfeiture results in any tangible or intangible loss or damage to the organiser, the organiser reserves the right to pursue legal action.
c) The organiser will provide shortlisted artists with an opportunity to exhibit their works at a designated venue. The organiser will be responsible for any expenses related to insurance and transport of the work during this period of exhibition. The organiser will invite the artists to attend promotional events, such as the exhibit’s opening ceremony and a press conference.
d) Once receipt of the entry is confirmed, the organiser shall be responsible for safekeeping and insurance of the submitted work, and shall file a claim for damage compensation according to the insurance coverage. If the shortlisted work is assembled in parts, the artist should endeavor to ensure structural durability. The organiser does not assume any liability for damage that may occur during the process of competition or exhibition.
e) The submitted work must be an original creation and not in violation of any rules and regulations stipulated by intellectual property rights law or these guidelines. Any suspected violations that are found to be true shall result in disqualification from competition and any awards already given shall be revoked. In addition, the organiser shall seek to recoup any prize money, trophies, certificates, or international exchange subsidy previously awarded to the artist. Participants shall be solely responsible for any legal consequences, as well as any compensation for losses or damages incurred.
f) All documents submitted for the preliminary selection process will be retained by the organiser. Participants should make copies for their personal records prior to submission.
g) According to relevant taxation laws, Taiwanese (R.O.C.) award recipients winning prizes in excess of NT$20,000 shall be subject to a 10% withholding income tax that will be automatically deducted by the organiser, as well as a 2% supplementary health insurance premium. Non-Taiwanese (R.O.C.) award recipients winning prizes in excess of NT$10,000 shall be subject to the automatic deduction of a 20% withholding income tax.