2nd Painting Competition by the Magazine Committee of the Department of Law, University of Calcutta

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About the Magazine Committee

Established in 2019, the Magazine Committee serves as a platform to document and highlight the diverse activities and achievements within the institution, as well as the various competitions it organizes. The committee publishes a bi-annual magazine, “The Muses,” written and edited by students of the Department of Law, University of Calcutta. This publication captures all institutional activities and provides a comprehensive overview of the students’ annual endeavors.

The magazine offers students an opportunity to showcase their creative, scientific, literary, and academic talents. This edition welcomes submissions from all. Additionally, the committee runs an online blog, “The Musing,” which features articles, essays, poems, and interviews.

About the Competition

“Canvas” is the flagship painting competition organized by the Magazine Committee. Participants must submit only one painting, and co-painting is not permitted.

• Competition Duration: March 11, 2025 – April 1, 2025

Themes

While the competition does not have a fixed theme, the following suggestions may inspire participants:

1. Shattered Realities – A multiverse-inspired concept where different dimensions intersect, blending fantasy, sci-fi, and historical aesthetics into a fractured world.
2. Infinite Reflections – A visual exploration through an endless hall of mirrors, with each reflection depicting an alternate universe or different versions of the self.
3. Shades of Silence – Depicting emotions through monochrome or muted colors.
4. A Tribute to Nature – Celebrating the beauty of the natural world.
5. Slice of Life – Capturing everyday moments and experiences.
6. Justice in Colours – A visual representation of justice and its many facets.

Rules

• Medium: Both physical and digital art are allowed.
• Accepted Art Forms: Only paintings (2D and 3D) are eligible. Sketches, drawings, or any other forms of artwork are not permitted.
• Restricted Content: Sexually explicit or politically sensitive content is not allowed.
• Materials Allowed:
  • Any kind of paint (e.g., watercolors, oil colors, pastel colors, acrylics, charcoal, chalk).
  • Pencil, pen, and marker are acceptable.
  • Tools like brushes, sponges, and cloth can be used.
• Materials Not Allowed:
  • Crayons, glitter, sparkles, or decorative items.
  • Stencils or any other aids.
• Originality:
  • The artwork must be the participant’s own original concept and must not be published anywhere.
  • It must not replicate copyrighted materials (e.g., Disney characters, superheroes).
• Canvas & Submission Requirements:
  • The painting can be on paper of any dimension and quality.
  • Artworks on walls, rangolis, or alponas are not permitted.
  • The painting must not contain any identifying details (e.g., name or signature).
  • Each painting must have a unique title and a short description.

Judging Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

1. Quality of execution
2. Level of difficulty
3. Artistic value
4. Overall presentation

The judge’s decision is final in case of any disputes.

Submission Guidelines

• Submit your artwork in JPG, JPEG, or PDF format via the Google Form linked at the end of this post.
• Non-adherence to the guidelines will result in disqualification.

Awards & Recognition

• Winner & Runners-up
  • Top 3 entries will be featured on the Magazine Committee’s Instagram page and in the upcoming edition of “The Muses.”
  • E-Certificate of Merit for the winner and runners-up.
• All Participants
  • Will receive an E-Certificate of Participation.

Contact Information

For queries, email dolcu.themuses@gmail.com with the subject “Query for Canvas.”

Click here to submit your entry- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1u_B6Nce1ICyF0A_XclX3DmNR9PaO6NakM7-tDuWKks4/viewform?edit_requested=true