Liverpool ONE would like to commission an artist to create a piece which celebrates Chinese New Year using a floral design.
We are partnering with Culture Liverpool to host art installations, decorations, and performances, and a key commission will be artwork on the walls in Peter’s Square, which will be installed for Chinese New Year and remain in place during spring, so the design should reflect this. We would like the artist to take inspiration from cherry blossoms which have a special significance to Chinese New Year, marking the end of the winter season and beginning of spring and new life.
Their beautiful long stalks and delicate blossoms represent the earth coming back to life and wishes for prosperous new beginnings. Other flowers that are part of Chinese New Year decorations are plum blossoms and orchids which could also be incorporated into the design, potentially adorned with gold and/or red, however lanterns or other symbols which are only specific to the New Year celebrations should not be included as the piece will remain in place throughout spring. The design should be done digitally and will be printed on vinyl on the walls. Liverpool ONE will arrange and pay for printing in addition to the artist fee.
Deadline to apply: Friday 19 January.
Full details can be found here.