By the end of August, we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions. Here is the first one.
IS THERE A THEME FOR THE “Biennale of Illustration 2024”?
NO! The Biennale of Illustration has never had a theme and we hope it never will, since its essence is not to be a competition. And for us, as organizers, it is very important that this be addressed to everyone. The goal of the forum is for each author to show THE BEST OF THEMSELVES that they have created in the last 2 years. For this year's edition, the works must be from 2023 or 2024.
WHAT DOES “REALIZED” AND “UNREALIZED” WORKS MEAN?
“REALIZED” are all works that were some kind of order from a client or project. That is, the assignment to the author is external, regardless of whether they are illustrations for a book, advertisement, physical product, website, platform or something else. If the works are yet to be published, for example the book will be out of print in 2025, then the illustrations still fall into this category.
“UNREALIZED” are all works that are personal creations. These can be sketches, drawings, momentary inspirations, analytical illustrations, long developments or something else, but are not part of a client or business commission.
CAN THE WORKS BE DIGITAL?
The Biennial of Illustration does not place any restrictions on the media and means of expression of the authors. All forms and materials for creating a work are acceptable when applying. We will list some of the most common over the years, without attempting to exhaust the range – watercolor, tempera, pastels, pencils, ink, collage, digital techniques, photography, graphics (linogravure, etching, lithography, siligraphy, etc.), three-dimensional sculptures from various materials, etc.
After the selection of the works, it is a priority for us to exhibit the original works and techniques, understanding that in the field of digital arts these will be prints.
The technique in which a work is executed is not decisive for its selection by the jury!
WHY IS THE CATALOG IMPORTANT?
The printed edition of the "Biennale of Illustration" is the most important element for us as organizers. It is the physical artifact that remains after the end of the exhibition, which is shown to colleagues, businesses and various forums. Each of the editions of the catalogs is deposited in the National Library "St. St. Cyril and Methodius" and the library of the National Academy of Arts. In this way, both the exhibition and its authors leave their contribution to the generations after them, just as previous generations did with the exhibition "National Exhibition of Illustration and Book Art and Exhibition of the Bulgarian Book" from 1968 to 1990. The catalogs from previous years can be purchased HERE (while supplies last).
These are some of the most frequently asked questions before the start of the collection of works. If you have a question that we have not answered, do not hesitate to write to us.
Organized by the "Union of Bulgarian Illustrators"
in partnership with the Regional History Museum - Sofia
and the financial support of the Ministry of Culture
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