Sculpture, Design, Craft and Architecture

Submissions accepted in Arabic, English, or Both

If you possess a sculpture, design, craft, or architectural creation that truly merits acknowledgment, please submit it here!

The committee furnishes the following definitions for practical application. Submissions will be deemed acceptable in this category if they conform to the overarching structure of these definitions.

Design is viewed as the artistic planning and execution of ideas where imaginative vision meets realistic application. It requires having the capacity to devise action plans, produce novel solutions, and prepare for significant consequences.

Craft is defined as a creative artistic activity that encompasses various techniques such as construction, carving, weaving, and sewing, emphasizing technical skill and manual dexterity. Craft may include contemporary expressions like mosaics, glass creation, and decorative arts, which broaden the scope of artisanal work. This realm distinguishes itself from drawing by its focus on tangible and tactile creations.

Architecture is the artistic discipline of construction, where the alignment of human needs and building materials results in both functional utility and aesthetically pleasing solutions. This art form entails the skillful management of spatial relationships, volumes, planes, masses, and voids to create harmonious and purposeful structures.

The decisions made by the Juries will rely exclusively on the submitted materials; there will be no visits or excursions to assess entries.

Judging Criteria

Creativity: The artist's ability to bring innovative and imaginative elements to their artwork. Judges may consider the following aspects:

Concept: The originality and inventiveness of the idea or concept behind the artwork.
Materials and Techniques: The innovative use of materials and techniques in creating artwork.
Representation: The degree to which the artwork offers a fresh perspective or unique interpretation of its subject.

Originality: Originality evaluates how unique and distinct the artwork is compared to another artwork in the same category. Judges consider whether the artwork's subject, form, and artistic choices are novel and avoid clichés or overused artwork conventions.

Quality of Artistic Composition: Focuses on the organization and arrangement of the visual and tactile elements within the artwork. Judges assess:

Visual Balance: The equilibrium of form, space, and texture within the composition.
Use of Space: How effectively the artist uses positive and negative space to create a harmonious composition.
Texture and Material Integration: The skillful incorporation of varied materials and textures within the artwork.

Overall Impression of the Art: Considers the emotional impact and impression of the artwork on the viewer. Judges assess:

Emotional Impact: The strength of the emotional response evoked by the artwork.
Memorability: Whether the artwork leaves an impression and engages the viewer's senses and emotions.
Aesthetic Appeal: The visual beauty and overall effect of the artwork.

Materials and Techniques: The level of mastery in the use of materials and techniques is an essential consideration for artwork. Judges evaluate the following:

Technical Skill: Proficiency in handling materials, including carving, modeling, casting, welding, or any other relevant techniques.
Use of Medium: How effectively the artist exploits the unique properties of the chosen medium (e.g., stone, metal, wood, clay) to achieve artistic objectives.
Consistency: The uniformity and precision in the application of techniques and handling of materials.