Alone, Together: Winner Announcement

At times like these, art becomes even more meaningful. We Art4you Gallery has experienced that second-time seeing the submissions to our open call ‘DEFEAT COVID19,’ hosted and curated by Jesno Jackson. Today we are happy to announce the 25 winners of the open call.

The three winners in eaach category will all be awarded with Art prize and certificates, a feature online, and a one-hour consultation with Art4you Gallery team.

Winner Announcement by the Founders!!!

It was such a pleasant surprise that so many participants joined this open call. We are glad to see that so many of you turned to creativity to express yourself, especially coming from all over the world, sharing the same spirit....of defeating Covid 19 and voice to HEAL THE WORLD!!!

One of the main topics among the submissions was around touch; how to savor this sense while being unable to use it. Another one was “participation,” with artists sharing their perspectives of life in isolation. Others explored the topic of “introspection;” embracing this moment to reflect on who they are and what they choose to be. I have learned a lot and enjoyed seeing all these new works and reading your statements.

Our Jury:

Dr. Najat Makki's Statement

When I saw the work “Alone, Together” I was mesmerized; the concept is well-developed, with its strength in its simplicity. The thought of each household participating in this work, playing to the sound in a synchronized manner is the exact example of co-creation that we need in these times, where connectivity prevails. Compliments for Laura and the inhabitants of the high-rise, making it seem easy to be attuned with one another.

Ms. Sultana Kazim's Statement

When I saw the work “COVID 19 PERIOD” I was mesmerized; the concept is well-developed, with its strength in its simplicity. The thought of each household participating in this work, playing to the sound in a synchronized manner is the exact example of co-creation that we need in these times, where connectivity prevails. Compliments for Jesno and the Art4you gallery team of the high-rise, making it seem easy to be attuned with one another.

Curator - Jesno’s Statement

The artists captured a lot of emotional narratives. Combining different materials to make the relationship between people change over time due to natural circumstances. I noticed that in times of this crisis, people start to reflect and choose their connections with others wisely. It makes us choose who to spend our time with online as we are deprived of having physical contact. The connection points between more people may become less, but the few that remain will become stronger.We are stuck and in an uncomfortable position, but we need to have the patience to adapt to our new conditions.

I regards myself as an “experience curator,” aiming to have a positive social impact on society by letting art take a bigger part in our daily lives. In collaboration with other artists and creatives, I have designed spatial installations that connect people with their senses.

I am always looking for new artists to work with, send me your work at

art4you.artgallery@gmail.com

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