Brief 53: Post-it Power

Brief 53: Post-it Power
Deadline: 8th January 2012
Image: Photo by Audrey Kawasaki

This brief is inspired by Giant Robot's current exhibition Post-it Number 8 which involves over 260 artists transforming the humble square into pieces of art. We might not be able to be there but we're joining them in spirit. Whether you're inspired by post-it's or simply use them as your medium you have 1 whole month (think of it as our little Christmas present) to get your works to us!  Our favourite entry will also be sent a special surprise.

E-mail them to the usual address- sparkapolooza at gmail dot com. 

Brief 52: Ice-cream Lover

Brief 52: Ice-cream Lover
Deadline: 20th October 2012
Image: Artwork by The Glue Society, image from here

Brief 51: Birds of Paradise

Brief 51: Birds of Paradise
Deadline: 16th September 2012
Image by: Laura Tjitradjaja

Close your eyes and imagine the colours and textures of paradise. Is it what it seems? This brief we're inspired by the jungles of Malaysia and Bali(and a little by Portlandia too). Since we were so slack last brief we've given ourselves and everyone else a little more time- this one is open for a whole month!

Brief 50: Shoes

Brief 50: Shoes

Deadline: Monday 9th July 2012

Image by: Peony Yip

Red shoes or blue suede?  It's undeniable shoes have been the the focus of many creative endeavors. What's your take?

Brief 49: The portrait

Brief 49: The portrait

Deadline: Wednesday, 20th June 2012

Image by: Ren Hang

Portraits are about capturing a person- whether your forte is illustration, words, design remember to make it interesting, edgy and make us want to look twice!

By Laura

Brief 44: Create a Visual of a Rabbit

Brief 44: Create a Visual of a Rabbit

Deadline: Tuesday 7th February 2012

Image created by: Emily Martin

Our next brief is a little more fun and directional. Are you a writer? photographer? musician? someone who doesn't do visuals? Then this is definitely a brief for you- remember it's not about being perfect and amazing we just want YOUR take on the brief.

Be sure to leave a comment on your favourite Beyond the Square submissions too. We're hoping to put on another art exhibition following the awesomeness of Sparkmylane last year so we're looking for your feedback. What are you waiting for? Hop to it! (sorry I couldn't resist...)

Brief 43: Beyond the Square

Brief 43: Beyond the Square

Deadline: Saturday 21st January 2012

Image via: Christian Flatscher

Welcome to Sparkapolooza 2012! To kick off our first brief we invite you to get out of your comfort zone and go beyond the square (literally but hopefully conceptual!).  Our 2 week deadline returns and we now have an About page which we strongly encourage you to read. Need some extra reminding about looming deadlines and new briefs? Keep in touch via Facebook & Twitter. Happy creating!

Brief 42: All You Can Eat

Brief 41: All You Can Eat

Due date: Saturday 13th August 2010

Image via: Jeremy Brooks

By Jody Lee

By Laura

Brief 37: Beneath The Surface

Brief 37: Beneath the surface

Due date: Saturday 28th May

Image via: Bridget H

Brief 36: Fox & Bear

Brief 36: Fox & Bear

Due date: Thursday 12th May 2011

Photo by: Andy Chan

* If you've ever wondered who we are, this is a portrait of Laura and I shot by the wonderful Andy Chan. He doesn't have a website up yet but hopefully soon. Thanks Andy!

By Laura

i dream of silver rain drops

fall onto the silver leaves in the silver forest

and then everything becomes blur and sparkle

By Laura Tjitradjaja