YOSN Art Series, Vol. 1: AI, Data, Illusion

Description

YOSN Art Series, Vol. 1: AI, Data, Illusion is organized and presented by SparksGlo, a California-based design agency dedicated to turning unique visions into reality through innovative design solutions and strategic expertise.

The purpose of this open call is to showcase outstanding artworks and discover artists with strong creative voices, meaningful stories, and unique perspectives related to art, AI, data, and contemporary digital culture. Selected works will be featured in our globally distributed e-magazine, YOSN Art Series, Vol. 1: AI, Data, Illusion.

YOSN Art Series, Vol. 1: AI, Data, Illusion is the first volume of the YOSN Art Series. YOSN stands for Young Mountain. It represents the spirit of staying passionate, ambitious, and creative despite life’s challenges, while also reflecting the power of the new generation. Artists from all around the world are welcome to submit their artworks.

What Selected Artists Will Receive:
1. Selected artworks will be featured in our international e-magazine.
2. Selected artists will receive an invitation to participate in an interview for the magazine. The interview will explore the stories behind their artworks and their perspectives on the theme “AI, Data, Illusion.”

Fees:
Submission Fee: None
Participation Fee upon Selection: None

Open Call Theme:
AI and data privacy are facing serious challenges in today’s digital world. Many systems create illusions of safety, control, and trust. Some companies have placed millions of users’ personal and genetic data at risk through careless data handling, ownership transfers, and hidden data-sharing practices. In some cases, sensitive images and private information have been accessed or shared without users’ clear awareness or consent.
AI appears powerful, but it can also weaken personal privacy and human independence. Is AI truly empowering people, or is it creating an illusion of power while quietly exposing personal data and reducing individual control?
This open call seeks artworks that question blind trust in AI, encourage awareness and critical thinking, and explore accountability in systems that manage sensitive personal information.

Art Categories:
This open call welcomes all visual artists working in two-dimensional and three-dimensional media.

Accepted categories include:
Digital art & graphics
Painting
Drawing
Illustration
Printmaking
Photography
Installation art
Fiber art
Sculpture
Mixed media

Style Requirements:
All artistic styles are welcome. Both abstract and representational interpretations of the theme are accepted.
Please do not submit works that contain hateful or discriminatory content toward any group of people.
Submitted works must be suitable for digital display and provided as high-quality images. Please include a clear description of both your artwork and yourself.

Originality and Rights:
All submitted artworks must be original works created entirely by the entrant. Entries must not copy or closely imitate copyrighted or previously published artworks, photographs, or other creative works.

Artwork Image Requirements:
File Type: JPG or PNG
Color Mode: RGB
Resolution: 72–300 dpi
Maximum Pixel Dimension: 2400 px
Minimum Pixel Dimension: 1200 px

Publication Platforms and Timeline:
The publication is planned for release around the end of August. If there are delays, participants will be notified promptly.
YOSN Art Series, Vol. 1: AI, Data, Illusion is planned to be distributed through platforms including Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, Scribd, Issuu, our agency website, and additional platforms in the future. The publication will also be promoted on our social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Submission Methods:
Please choose one of the following methods to apply:
Submit through our Google Forms link https://forms.gle/3qRqnDvFX3sjQqK8A
Send your third-person bio, artworks related to the open call theme, and artwork descriptions to dtlizli@sparksglo.com