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Kingston Airport Roundabout
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 Kingston Airport 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.
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.
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 Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM, 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 Monday, April 14, 2025. The mural work is expected to start on Saturday, April 26, 2025.