"Plantae" - Artist Book by SU4IP

SU4IP welcomes artists and their creations to feature in the "PLANTAE". All works in any medium related to this theme will be considered.

PLANTAE is the fourth iteration of a submission-style publication produced by SU4IP. Welcoming all submissions responding to or related to feelings or experiences of nature, flora, plant life, photosynthesis, organic matter, biology, etc.

Strands of cotton and synthetic yard, coiling and writhing in organic and unpredictable directions in shades of sage and khaki; photographs of rich natural landscapes engulfing the viewer and transporting them to a location of pure natural serenity; a delicate ceramic sculpture mimicking the delicate shapes and arcs of local flora; a digital illustration interlocking bright exotic plant matter amongst the dank and humid horizon beyond.

These are just a few examples of how PLANTAE could be associated with your work or practice. All mediums and formats are welcome, subject to the viability of being printed in a book. SU4IP invites you to push the boundaries of what Plantae could mean, and how it can be portrayed in art practice.

plantae /plɑːn - taɪ/

noun

a living thing that grows in earth, in water, or on other plants, usually has a stem, leaves, roots, and flowers, and produces seeds:

1. native plants and animals
2. garden/greenhouse/indoor plants
3. a tomato plant

(Source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/plant)

Featured artists will receive:

-   A copy of the publication packaged and sent to their address (using biodegradable packaging).

-   A double-page spread containing images of their work, a Q&A, and information about their practice.

About the publication:

-   Designed and curated by myself. 

-   Bound and digitally printed on heavy, opaque, and high-quality paper for the best visibility and legibility. (Cover: 200 gsm, roughly half the thickness of a credit card. Inside Pages: 170 gsm)

-   I will be A5 (148 x 210 mm)

-   Will be featured on su4ip.cargo.site under publications, as well as @su4ip.commercial/@lyndonwatkinson Instagram

Costs:

Free to submit! Successful applicants must pay a fee of £20 to cover the printing, packaging, and postage of a copy of the publication to be sent to them.