First Prize Age 9 & Under Category
“Human Puzzle” by Kyriakos Zakos,
Age 7
First Prize Age 10 -12 Category
“Don’t Let a Wall Between Us” by Çağla İzkan, Age 12
First Prize Age 13 - 17 Category
“Σιουσιούκος, Κιεφτές, Ξυδάτα, Καφές/Üzüm Sucuğu, Köfte, Turşu, Sade Kahve” by Margarita Kotsoni, Age 13
ART ATTACK - Cyprus Islandwide Art Competition
PRESS RELEASE: Art Attack Winners Announced
Nicosia, 21 November 2007 - Action for Cooperation and Trust (ACT), EKATE and EMAA announced the 32 winners and runners-up of the ART ATTACK Cyprus Art Competition today at a prize ceremony in Nicosia. Ελληνικά / Türkçe
As the official guests of the event the representatives of the two communities of Nicosia, Eleni Mavrou and Cemal Bulutoğluları, had the pleasure of presenting the finalists with their prizes.
“These winning artworks contain powerful messages about what is important to Cypriot people,” said Jaco Cilliers, ACT Programme Manager. “They deal with topics such as the destruction of the environment, gender inequality, the feelings of teenagers, the common Cypriot culture and how people see the future. We would like to thank everybody who made the effort to send in an artwork.”
The island-wide art competition was launched in May 2007 and invited Cypriots of all ages and abilities to express their ideas by submitting an artwork reflecting one of the following themes: Environment - Identity – Difference and Equality - Memories - Spirituality - Future – Line.
The competition was developed by members of the Cyprus Art Competition Advisory Board – 14 Cypriots from across the island representing the fields of fine art, design, literature, arts education, arts promotion, photography, galleries, film and theatre. Each individual contributed specialist experience, knowledge and guidance to the project.
The judging took place in early October at the Ledra Palace Hotel bi-communal rooms and the jury consisted of:
Nic Costa – Advisory Board Member
Ayer Kasif – Architect
Achilleas Kentonis – Director, Artos Foundation
Christopher Lousie – Communications Manager, UNDP-ACT
Beral Madra – International Curator
Andrie Michael – International Curator
Anber Onar – Artist
Zuhre Ozkaraman – Advisory Board Member
Yiannis Toumazis – Director, Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre
International curators came to Cyprus from France and Turkey, especially for the judging.
Starting in Nicosia and travelling to six other major cities, an exhibition of the winning entries will tour the island during 2008. The aim of the exhibition is to prompt discussion and reflection on the issues which Cypriots care about and which are visualised through the art medium. The objective of the project and the message of the exhibition is that Cypriot society possesses a rich cultural diversity which can be explored through the visual arts, and ultimately this diversity needs to be shared and celebrated.
More than 900 entries were received for the competition from all parts of Cyprus, proving that art can be a powerful medium for exploring the island’s social and cultural space.
The exhibition of the winning entries will be on display at Fokionos Restaurant in Nicosia for three weeks: 21 November to 12 December 2007.
First Prize Age 9 & Under Category
“Human Puzzle” by Kyriakos Zakos,
Age 7
First Prize Age 10 -12 Category
“Don’t Let a Wall Between Us” by Çağla İzkan, Age 12
First Prize Age 13 - 17 Category
“Σιουσιούκος, Κιεφτές, Ξυδάτα, Καφές/Üzüm Sucuğu, Köfte, Turşu, Sade Kahve” by Margarita Kotsoni, Age 13
Click here to view the full list of winners
For more information, please contact Alexia Shipilli and Pembe Mentesh at +357 22 874777 or (+90392) 601 4778.
PRESS RELEASE: Art Attack Prizes Announced
Nicosia, 11 July 2007 - Today Action for Cooperation and Trust (ACT) was pleased to announce the prizes for “Art Attack”, the first ever island-wide art competition for all people of all ages in Cyprus. English / Ελληνικά / Türkçe
PRESS RELEASE: Art Attack Launched in Cyprus
Nicosia, 18 May 2007 - Today Action for Cooperation and Trust announced the launch of “Art Attack”, the first ever island-wide art competition for all people of all ages in Cyprus. English / Ελληνικά / Türkçe
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ART ATTACK Flyer (Türkçe) FRONT / BACK
Competition Rules: English / Ελληνικά / Türkçe
Registration Form: English / Ελληνικά / Türkçe
ART ATTACK PRIZES! English / Ελληνικά / Türkçe
More information about the implementing partners:
THE CYPRUS CHAMBER OF FINE ARTS (E.KA.TE) was established in 1964. It operates as a non-profit making association whose long and historic social activity and contribution has given it a reputation as a very significant and useful non-governmental organization. E.KA.TE represents Professional Visual Artists with 400 members from all over Cyprus. E.KA.TE is a member of the International Association of Art (IAA).
EUROPE MEDITERRANEAN ART ASSOCIATION (EMAA)
EMAA is a young and dynamic association which aims to gather people under the unifying and enriching framework of art. Our association was founded as a result of a need that we identified to address issues and gaps in the world of art and culture in Cyprus. We respond to this need through our various projects and activities.
ART-ATTACK CYPRUS ART COMPETITION
LIST OF FINALISTS
Age 9 & Under Category
1. First Prize
“Human Puzzle” by Kyriakos Zakos, Age 7
2. Second Prize
“The Recycle Bins in my Neighbourhood” by Maria Seroff, Age 6
3. Third Prize
“The Three Wise Men” by Anna Charalambous, Age 6
4. Third Prize
“Everyone is Equal Under the Sun” by Constantinos & Rebecca Evaggelou, Age 7 & 9
5. Third Prize
“Love “ by Raşit Uluel, Age 8
Special Mentions:
6. “Freedom” by Maria Ierides, Age 9
7. “Flood Water” by Tonguç Özyıldız, Age 7
Age 10 -12 Category
8. First Prize
“Don’t Let a Wall Between Us” by Çağla İzkan, Age 12
9. Second Prize
“How I See Myself” by Timos Minasides, Age 10
10. Third Prize
“Protect the Planet” by Elia Alexandrou, Age 12
Special Mentions:
11. “Massacre” by İçim Kömürcügil, Age 12
12. “Polluted Environments” by Cemre Arca, Age 11
Age 13 - 17 Category
13. First Prize
“Σιουσιούκος, Κιεφτές, Ξυδάτα, Καφές/Üzüm Sucuğu, Köfte, Turşu, Sade Kahve”
by Margarita Kotsoni, Age 13
14. Second Prize
“Identity Diary” by Aristi Fournari, Age 17
15. Third Prize
“The Gears of Memories” by Christos Symeonides, Age 17
Special Mentions:
16. “The Future is Scaring Us” by Aylin Üretici, Age 13
17. “Who am I?” by Ani Martirossyan, Age 15
18. “Memories – Tradition” by Rafaella Procopiou, Age 15
19. “London Baby” by Kiran Samra, Age 16
Age 18 + Category
20. Second Prize
“Memories Suitcase” by Michelle Panteli
21. Second Prize
“Under the Skin” by George Kvezereli
22. Third Prize
“Show” by Nilüfer İnandım
23. Third Prize
“Sad” by Nilüfer İnandım
Special Mentions:
24. “Urbanity” by Georgia Evagorou
25. “Leap” by Christina Seroff
Professional Category
26. Equal Second
“Rain of Memories” by Eleana Chrysanthou
27. Equal Second
“Dutch Girl Puppet” by Toulla Paphitis
28. Equal Second
“Anonymity” by Ken Williams
29. Equal Second
“Religion and Brotherhood” by Celal Deniz
30. Equal Second
“The Future of Civilization” by Anna Alexandrou
Special Mentions:
31. “Nostalgia” by Sheila Davis
32. “Mother Cyprus” by Christina Spanou
33. “Environment” by Anna Alexandrou
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