Fragments of Identity: First Edition

What defines our identity in the 21st century?

How do the fragments of our experiences shape who we are?

The exploration of identity in contemporary art is more compelling than ever. Can viewers see beyond the surface and ask themselves why we create certain works the way we do?

Humans have been artists since the beginning of time, from cave paintings to the complete beauty of the Renaissance, to the contemporary and conflictual world we live in today. In this continuum, the concept of identity remains as varied and multifaceted as the artists themselves.

"Fragments of Identity" aims to showcase this diversity, highlighting how each piece contributes to the broader conversation about what defines us. Some artists go into the depths of personal history and cultural heritage, while others experiment with new forms and mediums, continuously reshaping the understanding of self.

This exhibition is designed not just to display art, but to ignite dialogue about the multiple facets of identity in contemporary society. It demonstrates that our sense of self is not singular but a collection of experiences and influences, each valuable and significant.

The reward for this Call for Art by Boomer Gallery is a physical exhibition taking place in their iconic space in the Tower Bridge district of London, UK.

Important dates:

✧ Application deadline: 3rd July 2024

✧ Artwork delivery date: 11th July 2024

✧ Exhibition days: from 12th to the 17th of July 2024

✧ Opening event on 12th July, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm

To apply for the opportunity to exhibit your work at Boomer Gallery, follow these simple steps:

✧ Sign Up and Create an Artit Portfolio: Register on our platform and create your artist portfolio. Provide essential details such as your name, contact information, social media profiles, a website link - if available, and a brief artist biography. This allows us and the Boomer Gallery team to gain insight into your background and artistic journey.

✧ Submit Your Artwork: To apply, submit three images of your work (three different pieces). For each piece, please offer a thoughtful and detailed description. This information provides context and insight into your artistic process. More specifically, you’ll need to include each piece’s title, creation date, dimensions (in cm), medium used, price, and a short biography of no more than 150 words. 

✧ Mindful Selection: When choosing which artworks to submit, select pieces that prioritise the quality and impact of your work, and demonstrate your skill, creativity, and ability to engage and inspire viewers. Focus on your best works that you believe would make you stand out. 

✧ Expand Your Portfolio: Upload additional artwork to your portfolio, if you wish to give the Artit audience a better understanding of your overall style, values, preferred thematic interests, etc. This is your chance to showcase different facets of your artistic expression and have all your work compiled in one place for everyone to see. These can include pieces that align with the theme.  

Please, keep in mind, that although applications are free, a £189 fee (including VAT) applies for each selected artist chosen by the Jury team of Boomer Gallery.

This fee covers the following benefits:

✧ Printed catalogues, posters, and brochures

✧ Admin support

✧ Graphic designer services

✧ Champagne & caviar at the opening event

✧ Professional photography to document the event

✧ Hostess, security, and bartender services at the opening

✧ Printing and framing for the artists who opt for that (printing and framing are included in the price). 

Boomer facilitates connections between artists and collectors and does not charge a commission. Each sale happens directly between the artist and the customer. If you would like Boomer Gallery to broker the sale, a 20% VAT will be applied on top of your initial price, so please take that into consideration when pricing your works.

Regarding Printing and Framing Support, if you're an accepted artist facing difficulties shipping your work, you can simply send high-quality photos of your work. The gallery will print and frame them for you at no additional cost. Rest assured, they’ll match the quality of your original artwork as closely as possible. The following frame sizes are available: 32 x 32 cm, 30 x 40 cm.