Leni Smoragdova

OPEN CALL #TRANSACTION IN SELFIE

About Transaction #transactioninselfie

In the past 6 years I have developed my art project and research about hidden faces in modern society. I named this project “Transactions.” I have looked and observed through different angles and points of view in contemporary society, such as social, political, financial and ethical. The idea of Art Transaction was first conceived as an everyday interaction between people in the modern world. Transaction on a daily basis in financial terms means buyer and seller exchange an asset for payment. To elevate my philosophy of Transaction I looked into the conditions of people losing of spiritual realities. Transaction arose as a reaction to the cult of the “Golden Calf”–when people turned to worship an icon–in this case, money–in the absence of God’s presence. This was inspired by the generations of the 80’s and 2000’s. “Hidden Faces” is the result and depiction of portraits of people who cover their faces. 
Idea: Selfie / Hidden Faces

I would like to propose that people from around the world submit their unique visions of “Hidden Faces.” #Selfie a popular manifestation of identity on social media like Facebook and Instagram. Taking Selfie idea and turning it into #HiddenFaceswould be a declaration and depiction of critical reality as a litmus test: Transaction goes beyond just an image or idea, it would create a cluster of images and self-expressions that connect people from around the world and prove it’s real. This would make an international statement of “Transaction Network Art” on a global stage. 
Proposal & Submission 
I would like you to take a snapshot of yourself (Selfie) with your face hidden. Please see included images as examples. Please write a short description of your Transaction of your own experience in your life or your native country using your native language. Please send me your Selfie / Hidden Face and your description to me by email: ng.pittora@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/transaction_/