The annual juried exhibition presents a serious study of contemporary erotica and brings to the forefront new and imaginative formats for the exploration of sex, gender, fantasy, and love. As all artworks are limited by the 12 inches limitation for its renowned category, this means careful consideration by each artist requires a certain level of discipline due to the compression of space. In many cases, a close examination of the artist’s aesthetic looms large in the imagination. This tininess is also a clever nod to the secretive status of erotica, and functions beautifully as a metaphor for the keyhole voyeur.
Select artworks will be featured in an online catalog in addition to cash prizes.
Categories
12 Inches of Sin
The exhibition celebrates artistic diversity by embracing painting, collage, sculpture, drawing, and other creative mediums. Each artwork is bound by the unique challenge of a 12-inch square limitation, pushing artists to innovate within a compact space. From these submissions, 12 exceptional pieces will be selected to represent the cutting-edge creativity and thought-provoking themes of the exhibition.
Le Salon Des Refusés Du Péché
This special category showcases 12 exceptional artworks that, while not part of the primary selection, embody remarkable creativity, skill, and originality. These pieces reflect the diversity and ingenuity that make 12 Inches of Sin a global platform for groundbreaking contemporary art.