WHITE RICE
is boring

I confess that I occasionally have dreams that a model of my kitchen will end up in the Smithsonian like Julia Childs’ did.  As glamorous as that sounds, everyone would see my 3 mismatched Fiestaware and shelves and shelves of white dishes.  Think white rice. Yawn.  Methinks life-size dioramas are a difficult tribute to pull off well.  This next Call doesn’t require life size.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries for Through that Which is Seen, an curated show brought to you by Root Division (Sacramento, CA). The entry fee is incredibly low, and the thematic content is fascinating. Don’t miss this one…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Through That Which is Seen

 

Through That Which is Seen will represent a range of interpretations of the diorama on all scales.

They aim to exhibit pieces borrowing from museums’ use of the diorama as a means to inform and educate to works that turn the more conventional notion of diorama on its head.  From natural history displays to shoebox book reports…

The word diorama often conjures
memories from childhood.

 

However, dioramas can be found dotted throughout our daily lives.  Think about storefront displays, televisions, and medicine cabinets, to name a few.  Does a shower become a performative diorama when in use?  Or a car?

ELIGIBILITY:
All artists

MEDIA:
The co-curators are open to
reviewing any and all
possible interpretations
of dioramas.

DEADLINE:
March 19, 2012

ENTRY FEE:
$10 for 4 images

CURATOR:
Alexis Arnold & Lauren Hartman

For complete details,
Read the Full Call!