New Symbol Contest
Only rarely does an artist have an opportunity to become part of history. The historic movement to Stop Global Warming needs a symbol, a flag, an emblem that reminds all who see it that we are facing a crisis and we must act. Stop Global Warming Symbol, Inc. wants to help create a symbol as simple and iconic as the Peace symbol.
First Prize: $2500.00
Second Prize: $1000.00
Third Prize: $500.00
We are calling on artists to submit their renditions of a symbol that states the problem and the hope for a solution. The most creative designs will be displayed on the website and be available for free download by site visitors.
Artist Instructions/Suggestions
The goal is to create a symbol, much like the well-known Peace symbol, that conveys the need to “Stop Global Warming.”
It will be a similar, basic, black and white drawing that contains the geometric elements that convey that message; octagon for stop, thicker circle or sphere for globe, thin circle for heating aura (see Downloads). All final work must have these three elements: Octagon and concentric circles and be able to morph down to the three geometric elements.
The challenge is to make a drawing that is much more eye-catching. 3D and optical illusion is preferred. Globe longitude and latitude lines are helpful (see Downloads), but if there is a way to indicate a globe with fewer lines and without shading, that is desirable.
A black 1, 2023 area around the globe gives it the look of the Earth floating in space is also good. Animation can also be used.
Two versions are needed. A black and white version and a color version are needed, but either is an entry in the contest. The color version must have the elements of the Line version embedded (octagon, circles, globe).
No artist signatures or initials can be included. Files submitted should be in modifiable vector format.
Once submitted, files become the property of Stop Global Warming Symbol, Inc. (a non-profit) and may be displayed on the SGWS website and made available for free download.
Contest Entries due by September 31, 2024. Files should be submitted in jpeg, png or .tiff formats.
