Open Call: Prismatron

019 invites students and recent graduates based in Ghent to submit proposals for the Prismatron, a Trivision-style rotating billboard installed on the facade of the former welding factory. This innovative medium uses 28 rotating triangular prisms to display three alternating images, offering a dynamic platform for visual storytelling.

DEADLINE: JANUARY 8, 2025

Submit your proposal HERE.

ABOUT THE PRISMATRON

A Trivision billboard creates a visual narrative through rotating triangular prisms that turn 120° around their axis. Each side of a prism contributes to one of three alternating images. This transformation broadens the possibilities of static billboards, adding layers of storytelling and increasing engagement with the viewer. 

Technical Details:
– The Prismatron consists of 28 prisms, each 80mm wide and 2000mm high.
– Image dimensions: Height: 2000mm x Width: 2380mm. 

Three static compositions will rotate sequentially, offering a triadic visual experience over a period of three months.

WHAT?

We’re seeking proposals for a triptych: three interconnected images that explore a narrative or concept. Proposals should:
– Take advantage of the rotating mechanism to enhance the storytelling potential of the billboard.
– Respond to the site-specific context of 019, considering its industrial history and urban setting.
– Explore the interplay between public imagery and the urban landscape.

HOW

Submit your proposal via Google Forms and include:
– A brief concept description (max. 300 words) outlining your practice and your idea for the Prismatron.
– Visual sketches or drafts of your triptych.
– A short artistic CV.

WHAT WE OFFER

– An honorarium of €500 for your artistic work.
– Full support for the production of the Prismatron.
– Visibility on a public-facing platform for three months.

ELIGIBILITY

– You are a student or recent graduate.
– You are based in Ghent.
– Both new and existing works are eligible.

INSTALLATION & SELECTION

The Prismatron will be installed at the beginning of February 2025. The selected artist will be notified before January 22, 2025. Feedback will not be provided for non-selected submissions.

*Note: The selected artist is responsible for finalizing the artwork according to the provided specifications.