Titian Portrait Competition

This competition alms to re-define portraiture today. How do we define portraiture today? What is its purpose, If any? With the expansion of photography, smartphones and social media, the primary function of portraiture has become Irrelevant, yet portraiture survives, thrives and is active In the contemporary art world. The art critic Sebastian Smee sald about Lucian Freud's portraits: "Freud's great contribution to the Idea of portraiture ... Is not so much about "penetrating character" or Illustrating personality traits; It is about the strongest possible presentation of a specific human presence".

Could this be a new definition of portraiture? The need to engage with the spectator through a presence? This competition will be an open venue for discussing portraiture today and Its contribution to the contemporary art scene, as well as the exploration of various Influences in terms of visual language and political context!

This competition offers cash prizes, medals, and certificates. All participants who submit works will receive an exhibition certificate issued by the competition organizing committee.

I. Top Award - Titian Art Prize ($5000 USD).

II. Category Awards:

1. Oil Painting: First Prize (1), Second Prize (2), Third Prize (3).
2. Acrylic Painting: First Prize (1), Second Prize (2), Third Prize (3).
3. Tempera: First Prize (1), Second Prize (2), Third Prize (3).
4. Pastels: First Prize (1), Second Prize (2), Third Prize (3).
5. Water Media (Watercolor, Gouache, Ink): First Prize (1), Second Prize (2), Third Prize (3).
6. Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Pen): First Prize (1), Second Prize (2), Third Prize (3).
7. Mixed Media: First Prize (1), Second Prize (2), Third Prize (3).
8. Young Talent: First Prize (1), Second Prize (2), Third Prize (3).
9. Contemporary Innovation and Exploration: First Prize (1), Second Prize (2), Third Prize (3).

Eligibility

This competition is open to artists worldwide who are 18 years of age or older, including artists, art enthusiasts, teachers, and students from art schools.

Requirements for Entries

1. Painting Size: Maximum size of 150cm×150cm (including the frame).

2. Sculpture: Sculptures will only participate in the selection and online exhibition (not the on-site exhibition), so there are no technique, material or size restrictions.

3. Regarding the theme: This competition does not have a specific theme. Any artwork related to figures is accepted, such as portraits, group portraits (with two or more people), nudity, etc. Animal portraits are not included.

4. All mediums are accepted.

5. Style: There are no style restrictions. Original figurative and realistic, hyperrealistic, and surrealistic styles, as well as contemporary art forms with innovative and exploratory characteristics, are all acceptable.

Submission

Preliminary works should be submitted in electronic image format, with each image being 3-5MB (resolution: 300dpi). Each participant can submit a maximum of 3 works.