Let’s try a quick exercise: silently repeat “red… red… red…” in your mind and close your eyes for five seconds.
When you open your eyes and look around, you’ll notice red objects suddenly stand out.
Approaching daily life with a fresh perspective allows you to notice things you’d usually overlook. Sometimes, these discoveries spark creative inspiration.
With this in mind, we are launching a new series, <Find>, dedicated to discovering our own unique perspectives. The inspiration for the Find series came from the contest ‘Mysterious Streetscape’, which focused on found objects in the city.
After launching this contest, I found myself wandering the city, scanning for lost items. By intentionally seeking out what is usually ignored, I discovered new layers of intrigue.
It was a memorable experience to witness how a contest could shift my perception of the world.
Mission
The typography embedded in our surroundings—shop signs, café menus, and more—inevitably reflects the spirit of their era. For example, here’s a submission from the previous contest ‘Time Traveler’.
Image by Kuni...
This time, your mission is to discover the letter ‘C’ hidden in the city and capture it in a photograph! We aim to create a unique contest that invites you to deduce the era and context behind each distinctive letterform.
Why the letter ‘C’, you ask?
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Because ‘C’ is the initial of cizucu! 😉
Inspiration
Image by Shimakou
Image by はくらく
Image by Kuni...
In Closing
How did you find this challenge? The letter ‘C’ is hidden everywhere, from your immediate surroundings to the far corners of the city.
We look forward to seeing the unique ‘C’s you discover!
Contest Information
[Contest Period]
August 12, 2023 (Sat) – September 12, 2023 (Tue)
[How to Submit]
・Select the ‘Find C’ contest
・Tap ‘Agree to the submission guidelines and post’
・Choose your content and submit your artwork
[Selection Criteria]
(1) Thematic relevance: Does the submission align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject clarity: Is the photographer’s intent and message conveyed?
(3) Expressiveness: Does the work demonstrate creativity in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Timing: Has the decisive moment or timing of the subject been captured?
(5) Originality: Does the location or subject reflect unique creative choices?