Showing posts with label creative brief. Show all posts
Showing posts with label creative brief. Show all posts
Monday, September 30, 2013
Brief 60: Let's Get Musical // Giveaway
Brief 60: Let's Get Musical
Deadline: Sunday, 20th October 2013
Music: Wishery by Nick Bertke (Pogo)
Whether you're playing a musical instrument or decks are more your thing, if you're awesome at karaoke or just in the shower- or none of the above at all and just think the above is pretty damn inspiring - it's time to get musical!
NEWS: Sparkapolooza is holding a giveaway! This time around, when you submit your creative response, you will get a chance to win Play: The NYLON Book of Music to add to your coffee table. You will automatically enter the draw as soon as we have receive your submission. A winner will be announced at the end of this brief.
Email your work to sparkapolooza [at] gmail [dot] com, upload to our Facebook page or tag #sparkapolooza on Twitter or Instagram.
What else are you waiting for?
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
BRIEF 59: ALL MY FRIENDS
Brief 59: All My Friends
Deadline: Sunday 22nd September 2013
Image: Elisabeth Dunker
Best friends. Potential friends. Facebook friends. Friends of friends. This brief is about all of them, real or not.
We accept all mediums so get out your pencils, camera, scissors or tablet.
Email your work to sparkapolooza [at] gmail [dot] com, upload to our Facebook page or tag #sparkapolooza on Twitter or Instagram.
Less procrastination, more doing yeah!
Thursday, July 04, 2013
Brief 58: Playhouse
Deadline: Wednesday 31st July 2013
Image: Dalston House by Leandro Erlich (via Huh Magazine)
This month we are very inspired by Leandro's most recent amazing art installation Dalston House. Playhouse is open for all kinds of interpretation. Switch on your imagination and get your own version of a play house built, painted, photographed, designed, written...surprise us.
Don't forget to email your work to sparkapolooza [at] gmail [dot] com, upload to our Facebook page or tag #sparkapolooza on Twitter or Instagram.
Sunday, June 02, 2013
Brief 57: 10 Minutes Coffee Break
Brief 57: 10 Minutes Coffee Break
Deadline: 17 June 2013
Image: By Lily X
Everyone needs coffee (or tea) break in their everyday life. Now what if, within that little cosy time, you could also train your right brain to do something creative?
This is a fun and OPEN brief for you! You can pick any subject or theme, do whatever you like, in any medium you want, but you have to complete your work within 10 minutes time. Go out, start creating and have some fun. We guarantee you'll feel good and be more productive when you go back to your routine.
E-mail your works to sparkapolooza at gmail dot com or upload to Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and tag us #sparkapolooza
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Brief 56: Somebody That I Used To Know
Brief 56: Somebody That I Used To Know
Deadline: 18th May 2013
Image: by Max Wanger
Remember that best friend you had for a semester? Your first crush? The person you had a d&m with and never saw again? This brief is dedicated to someone in your past that you've never quite forgotten. Maybe you knew them for a fleeting moment, or maybe something more- let them be your muse, your starting point, your subject.
As always, submissions are based on the interpretation of the above, in any medium you like. E-mail your works to: sparkapolooza at gmail dot com or upload to Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and tag us with #sparkapolooza
Happy making!
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Brief 55: Draw a portrait using only a single line
Deadline: 21st March 2013
Image: by Quibe
This brief is part art school exercise part Francis Bacon inspiration.
Grab your pencil/paintbrush/mouse/whatever floats your boat and get drawing a portrait- remember it's one single line only. Once you start you can't take your pencil off until it's done!
E-mail your works to the usual address- sparkapolooza at gmail dot com or upload to Facebook/Twitter/Instagram and tag us #sparkapolooza
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Brief 54: Going Incognito
Brief 54: Going Incognito
Deadline: 22nd February 2013
Image: Photo by Eli Klein via The Daily Mail. Artist: Lui Bolin
This brief is inspired by spies in trenchcoats, a wardrobe of disguises and the art of being unseen.
This year we're experimenting with how long each brief is open so expect to be on your toes!
Our favourite submission and secret prize winner from last month goes to Alice- we loved her characters.
Looking forward to seeing everyone's take on the brief! E-mail your works to the usual address- sparkapolooza at gmail dot com or you can upload to Facebook/Twitter/Instagram and tag us.
Saturday, December 08, 2012
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.
Saturday, October 06, 2012
Brief 52: Ice-cream Lover
Brief 52: Ice-cream Lover
Deadline: 20th October 2012
Image: Artwork by The Glue Society, image from here
Thursday, August 16, 2012
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!
Monday, June 25, 2012
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?
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
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!
Friday, May 04, 2012
Brief 48: Animal Story
Brief 48: Animal Story
Deadline: Sunday, 20th May 2012
Image created by: Aled Lewis
That's right kids, after taking a bit of hiatus for a few weeks, we are BACK! We're really inspired by Aled Lewis' series and now it's your turn to tell yours. The question is, how are you going to tell your stories? Photos, illustrations, sculptures, poems, singing, videos, podcasts... send us anything you can think of!
In case you're wondering, yes we still have an exhibition plan in mind. It's your chance to shine, you never know your work might get voted for our next show! Hope to hear from you soon!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Brief 47: The Wheel of Fortune
Brief 47: The Wheel of Fortune
Deadline: Monday, 2 April 2012
Image created by: Jordan Clarke
The Wheel of Fortune, or Rota Fortunae, is a concept in medieval and ancient philosophy referring to the capricious nature of Fate. This wheel belongs to the goddess Fortuna. In the modern days, the Wheel of Fortune is also a game on television and at casinos. One concept, different ways of interpretations. We're also inspired by Kay Starr's music. What's your take on the brief?
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Brief 46: Throwing Shapes
Brief 46: Throwing Shapes
Deadline: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Photo shot by: Justin Ridler
Each month when we put up a brief we try to walk the line between two meanings. We're inspired by dance, colour, movement and of course, shapes. Which way will you go?
Friday, February 10, 2012
Brief 45: All Wrapped Up
Brief 45: All Wrapped Up
Deadline: Saturday 25th February 2012
Photo by: Sayaka Minemura
It's time for a new brand brief so get ready to work guys! Have a look at all submissions that we've got this year as well and do leave a comment on which ones you like. Yes, we're hoping to get you all together for an exhibition of your favourite works so let us know your thoughts and feedback!
Monday, January 23, 2012
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...)
Friday, January 06, 2012
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!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
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