BACA CONNECTION is an art programme cosponsored by BACA Art Centre and Beijing Academy of Creative Arts (BACA), aiming to connect more alumni of the University of the Arts London with the Chinese public. Through open call of artists for the exhibition "The Grammatical Structure of Art", BACA CONNECTION attempts to discuss the influence of different cultural and artistic education systems on individual aesthetic concepts of artistic creation from a unique perspective.

The individual creative practices are developed in a frame formed after restructuring of the art grammar. The symbolic expression, the use of colors, the study of materials, the historical context, the self-attribution of media, and the public relations of this grammatical structure all helped shape individuals’ intrinsic attributes and their own visual experience. The visual experience displayed in the "The Grammatical Structure of Art" exhibition will be a diverse expression, including painting, installation, sculpture, photography video and so on.

We expect artists from different cultural backgrounds to take part in discussions on current and future innovations in art practices as well as art education programmes. A series of art talks will also be held during the exhibition "The Grammatical Structure of Art”.

Exhibition Name: The Grammatical Structure of Art

Exhibition Time: 2021.4.10－5.22

Exhibition Space: BACA Art Centre | Nook Gallery

Open Call Artists: Alumni of the University of the Arts London

Submission Deadline: March 21, 2021

Submission email: gloria.guan@ual.org.cn

Email subject: “name + name of the artwork for exhibition"

Attachment information:

Please submit 1 or 1 series of HD pictures of artworks for exhibition

Please submit less than 200Mb video artworks

Work descriptions both in Chinese and English (about 300 words each)

An artist profile

Please include an artist's portfolio or past project introduction or artist website

Please note the artworks for exhibition must be existing ones and available for sale.

Beijing Academy of Creative Arts (BACA) was founded in 2011 in Beijing by the Beijing Admissions Representative Office of the University of the Arts London. BACA is the first art academy in China, which is based on an international art and design curriculum. Our programmes include Foundation Diploma, A-Level, Level 2 Diploma, Portfolio Training and Art Tour, which provides a range of opportunities for Chinese students from Junior School level (15 years old) to Pre-University level (19 years old).

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BACA’s educational philosophy is to encourage personal identity and creativity. All members of our teaching team have come through the western art and design education system, with strong academic backgrounds and international experiences in art and design education. BACA’s international art and design courses have already become a meaningful addition to the Chinese education system, and artistic talents cultivated by BACA are forming the pillars of the developing creative industry of China.

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BACA Art Centre | Nook Gallery is a new addition to the Beijing art scene and is located within the second ring road of Beijing, near Yonghe Temple. The Centre is a unique platform to promote emerging contemporary artists, as well as being an experimental space for exhibition, performance, and film. BACA Art Centre | Nook Gallery also holds art workshops and art courses, taught in English by Art and Design professionals and suitable for all ages.