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Design Brief
Kingston Creative is partnering with PAC Kingston Airport Limited(PACKAL) to create an iconic art piece which will be located at the newly renovated Palisadoes Roundabout. This art work which will be painted on a Monument in the form of letters spelling ‘KINGSTON’ along with ‘NMIA’ followed by the PACKAL logo. The Monuments are 3-dimensional and stand a height of 6ft 5inches: Form Link
Our Objective:
The mural’s objective is to showcase the rich culture and history of Kingston, Jamaica.
Mural Theme
PACKAL is desirous of having both sets of letters painted with images and or designs that help to create the sense of place. These factors include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Kingston as:
- The Capital City
- Culture
- History
- Vibe and aesthetic of the city
- Home of reggae and dancehall music and other genres
*Designs must incorporate the PACKAL logo
Design Theme/Concept
The overall theme of the artwork that is to be painted on the monument should encapsulate the heart and soul of Kingston as a city, highlighting its rich cultural significance as the capital of the country whilst paying attention to aspects of the culture that has been made prominent over the years.
With the rich history of Kingston being the home of Reggae and Dancehall music along with the vibrant use of colours and expressions of the people, artists are being invited to create a collage of images which captures the essence of Kingston and its overall city-life aesthetics. Artists will not be limited to the use of imagery they deem necessary to express the overall aesthetic and culture of Kingston.
These images can be related to the many sub genres of music coming from the capital, prominent structures such as historical and architectural sites, the many cultures represented by the people in the city and also the beautiful landscape.
Mural Site
The mural design competition centers around the two sets of monumental letters:
- ‘N M IA’ with PACKAL logo will face the roadway from Harbour View
- ‘KINGSTON’ will face the dual carriageway from the Airport.
The letters are 3 dimensional, fabricated of steel plates welded onto frames and coated in polyurethane matte white. They stand 2m high and approximately 1m wide each with a thickness of approximately 12 inches. The letters will be mounted on concrete stands placed in the roundabout.
Eligibilty
The design competition is open to Jamaican nationals. Given the scope of work and the required execution time, entrants may be comprised of teams with a maximum of five members. Entrants must attend a site visit at the location at a date to be announced.
Each team may only submit ONE design for each sign.
Submissions
Submissions must include:
- A text description of the design including its major themes, ideas or concepts
- 2D full colour renders of the proposed design
- Renders should be both digital and hard copy
- Digital submissions should read to 2 inches to a metre
- Hard copies must be printed in full colour no smaller than 11″ x17″.
- Seven hard copies are to be provided.
- Design for both signs with 360 degree coverage of the letters
Compensation
Artists will be compensated a flat fee of JMD $418,000.00
The artwork should be completed within 14 days.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to submit is Friday March 7, 2025 at 12am (Midnight), after which no submissions will be accepted.
Submissions should be in full colour sketches and as close to the intended work as possible.
Artists must be Jamaicans who reside in Jamaica.
The selected artist will be notified by no later than Friday March 14, 2025. The mural work is expected to start on Wednesday March 19, 2025.
For More Info:
Contact us at:
[email protected] or [email protected]
1 (876) 546-6943