We are looking for draft sketches of animal sclpture.
Ten of the entries will be selected after careful screening by Susumu Shingu and Shiko Miyake （Sculptors）. Selected artists will receive Sandalino goods as a gift !
Five of the selected artists will have their original sketches made into outdoor sculptures ranging in height from 50 cm to 2 m.
The sculptures will be installed in the autumn of 2024 in the village of Sandalino
About Application |
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How to apply |
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Application form |
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Inquiry |
General Incorporated Foundation ATELIER EARTH |
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Is it possible to apply for the competition even if I am from far away and cannot produce the work on site? |
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There are no restrictions on where the exhibitor lives. We will consider the direction of the cooperative production according to the age and place of residence of the applicant. We will consult with the applicant to create a work that is as close as possible to the original plan and the applicant's image. |
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Is it possible to apply even though the applicant is 3 years old? |
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Please apply with the consent of a parent or guardian. Also, the parent or guardian must be willing to assist the child in communicating his or her image of the work through e-mail or other means. |
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I am not confident in my ability to make a wooden work, but can I still apply? |
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Let's make it together! but we will discuss how to make it together with you. |
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When and where will the actual production take place? |
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It will be in the summer of 2024. Details will be announced as they become available. |
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How many days is the on-site production work scheduled to take? |
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It depends on the size of the work, but as a general guideline, we plan for about 5 days. |
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Is it possible to apply family? |
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One applicants must be 15 years old or younger. Families are encouraged to participate as supporters. |
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What kind of wood will be used? |
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We will select thinned wood, logged wood, etc., according to the image of the work. |
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How many are the first selected artists? |
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We will select 10 artists, but it will be adjusted depending on the work submitted. |
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Can one person submit multiple entries? |
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One person can submit up to three entries. |
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Can I apply under a pen name? |
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Yes, you can. |
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Can I apply by mail? |
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We accept entries through the basic application form, but please contact us by Inquiry form. |
We called for entries for Let's make a Wooden Zoo from early February to April 14, 2024, and we received a total of 135 submissions, with 166 drawings submitted.
After rigorous screening by sculptors Susumu Shingu and Shiko Miyake, 6 works were selected for actual productions and 17 works were selected as honorable mentions.
On Sunday May 26th, the finalists gathered for a meeting in WIND MUSEUM, Arimafuji Park. Each gave a presentation about his or her work and explained the thought that went into the work. Some of the animals were different from what we had expected, some unclear points were resolved, and it was a very enjoyable and new insightful experience.
One of the participants said,
“I can't wait to see my drawing turned into a wooden sculpture!”
"I want to see a chainsaw in real life!”
"I want it to be made like this!”
We could directly feel the imagination and power of the participants.
Let's enjoy the event!
A total of 135 people submitted 166 entries, of which 6 were actual works for production and 17 were selected for the Honorable Mention Award.
We were going to choose five works, but we ended up choosing six.
Susumu Shingu is making drawings from the pictures of selected drawings, and imagining how they will be made into three-dimensional works.
In order to turn the animals into wooden sculptures, we went to look for materials.
We went to a company called Sanda Chip Co., Ltd. that manufactures wood chips and other materials. The company kindly provided us with the materials.
The selected materials are stored in the studio of Shiko Miyake.
Looking at the materials, we are thinking about how to create the work.
(Using a chainsaw, we will make the shape. The rough cutting will begin around the middle of June.
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Four of the six selected children and their parents were present. Left：Susumu Shingu Right：Shiko Miyake
Each of them gave a presentation about their work, explaining their thoughts on their work.
It was a very enjoyable experience and an opportunity to gain understanding, as some of the animals were different from what we had expected,
and some parts that we did not understand were solved.
We all walked around the planned locations of the wooden zoo in the village of Sandalino
