Fine Arts

This category covers painting, drawing, print making, sculpting and more. 

Fine arts have always been one the primary ways a culture expresses itself. In the past, the patterns of baskets, the colors in paintings and the styles of prints helped to define a place. Art influences society by shifting mindsets, instilling values and translating experiences. It is forever evolving and adapting.

Over time, digital technology has abstracted the creative elements of a place and made them global. Advanced technology will only accelerate this process. 

What does it mean to look both futuristic and traditional? What art might be in our walls when augmented reality becomes an everyday thing? What will our sculptures look like when designed and fabricated by AI? How will we retain a unique sense of style, shape and aesthetics in a machine-driven world? 

We invite you to submit your vision of artworks and designs that depict an Emirati future which is both high tech and genuinely based in the UAE.

What is covered by this category?

• Painting
• Drawing
• Printmaking
• Sculpting
• Mix media

Submission should include the following

• One to three A4 to A0 size files which include either 2D/3D renderings, sketches, drawings or images in 300dpi resolution.
• 100 words paragraph describing your idea and how it reflects the Emirati Futurism aesthetic.

Optional

• One A4 to A0 size file which includes sketches, mood-board, or images that support your idea.

Submission formats

• Images (.jpg or .pdf)

Judging Criteria

Your idea will be scored according to the following factors:

1. Innovation: How original, creative and clever was the submission? Does the it conceptually deliver on the challenge theme?
2. Presentation: How well executed was the submission, from a technical / quality point of view?
3. Values: Does the submission build on, respond to, or reference the heritage and experience of the UAE?

Final Submission date

28 May 2021

Terms and conditions apply.