YSA '23 | On Purpose

تفخر مؤسسة أثر بتقديم النسخة الثامنة من الفنانين السعوديين الشباب 

دعوة مفتوحة للفنانين الناشئين في السعودية بالتعاون مع القيم الفني الأستاذ رامي فاروق

موضوعنا لهذا العام "عن قصد"، ويهدف إلى عرض وجهات النظر حول مفهوم القصد، مع التركيز على تنوع واختلاف وسعة التفسير لهذا المفهوم

سيقوم القيم ولجنة مختصة بمراجعة عروض طلبات المتقدمين واختيار من بينهم ليتم عرض أعمالهم في معرض فني جماعي في الرياض خلال شهر نوفمبر من هذا العام

يهدف البرنامج إلى خلق منصة للمبدعين الصاعدين السعوديين والمقيمين وإبراز مواهبهم لدى الجمهور 

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ATHR FOUNDATION is proud to present its 8th edition of YSA (Young Saudi Artists)  an open call for emerging artists based in Saudi. Curated by Rami Farook, our theme for this year is "On Purpose", and aims to showcase perspectives of purpose, while highlighting unique interpretations on the subject, and engaging with society.

For this occasion, ATHR FOUNDATION is looking into conceptual expressions of purpose, and for artists who work across a range of styles. The curator and a selection committee will shortlist applicants whose works will be presented in a group show in Riyadh this November.

The core objective of YSA is to create a platform for emerging artists to present their talent and connect with audiences while instigating introspection on this existential topic.

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interview with the curator:

ATHR FOUNDATION:

How and when did the concept of purpose come to you?

RAMI:

A few years ago I learnt about purpose for organizations - how the ones that are aware of it succeed
They’re guided, focused, consistent, motivated, ambitious...
So far this year, I came across a lot of signs, memes, quotes & philosophies (like ikigai), that I shared with family, friends & audience.
Also recently I discovered recently that my purpose is to be useful, honorable & compassionate.
Feels like it pre trending,
with the potential to nourish collective consciousness.
Saudi 2023 seems befitting to have this shared existential experience.
*Taking this opportunity to thank Athr Foundation for the invitation, freedom & support *

ATHR FOUNDATION:

You’re welcome.
What do you mean by 'on purpose"?

RAMI:

It’s the title of this happening about purpose:
what will be created, exhibited & exchanged with it in mind multi / inter - medium/ disciplinary,
It’s open to interpretation, application...
personal, communal, instinctive, literal...

ATHR FOUNDATION:

What is your purpose with this exhibition?

RAMI:

I’m hoping that just hearing about it, will make us think about purpose I’m curious to see what comes out of this socio-cultural discussion thoughts, feelings, hacks, proposals, interventions, questions,... inform, educate & entertain - Inshallah it elevates humanity show new possibilities & activate responsibility
present diverse & unique perspectives
connect community.

ATHR FOUNDATION:

can you give examples of approaches that can be presented?

RAMI:

emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, solutions, “just vibing”, advice...documentary, fiction,...
manifestation, proposals, memes, public service announcements,...

ATHR FOUNDATION:

The fact the medium of the artwork is as open as the interpretation of the word itself,
can u mention examples or your own work which explores the theme as a reference?

RAMI:

since 2007, I’ve developed & managed permanent & temporary spaces of rest, celebration, nourishment, creation, exhibition, exchange,...
• Stickers like “the Arab man smiling with a pineapple ”
& “CALM CARING CONFIDENT CONSISTENT ”
- both debuting as interventions during 2014 the kochi biennale
• urban interventions like “goal posts on empty plots, dubai 2015”

ATHR FOUNDATION:

Anything you'd like to add?

RAMI:

Let us know what the purpose of your practice & proposal are know the answers to who? what? when? where? why? how?
It's a low-waste exhibition
The selection committee will not see the names of applicants We’ll be exhibiting all the proposals sent unless you request otherwise The work is multimedia - can be both public & private - in any format Please maintain your freedom
With respect & clear communication
you can apply it to existing work if it’s relevant to the theme. Bullet format where possible
Think “social understanding & behavior”
Be aware of the budget, timeline, and audience... have a plan please do anything u feel and/or think with it
Innovate, please