Dedicated to exploring and promoting the theme of sustainability through the visual arts.
This award aligns with the principles of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in promoting environmental awareness and action through creative expression.
The EcoVision Art Awards aim to highlight the critical role of art in raising environmental stewardship, resource conservation, and ecological balance.
Provides a platform for artists worldwide to showcase their unique perspectives on sustainability, inspiring action and raising awareness about environmental issues.
Prizes
1st Prize: USD 500
2nd Prize: USD 300
3rd Prize: USD 200
Why Participate?
- Intensify Your Voice
- Global Exposure
- Community and Networking
Judging Criteria
- Creativity and Originality
- Artistic Quality
- Relevance to Theme
- Impact and Message
Meet the jury
David Alesworth
Dr. Sumera Jawad
David Alesworth
A distinguished sculptor, photographer, and researcher of garden histories, as a jury member for the EcoVision Art Awards. Working between the UK and Pakistan, David has spent the past decade using the garden as a powerful metaphor to explore humanity’s culturally specific relationships with nature.
David’s hybrid identity significantly i
A distinguished sculptor, photographer, and researcher of garden histories, as a jury member for the EcoVision Art Awards. Working between the UK and Pakistan, David has spent the past decade using the garden as a powerful metaphor to explore humanity’s culturally specific relationships with nature.
David’s hybrid identity significantly influences his practice, and he is deeply committed to public art projects. As a pivotal member of the Karachi Pop movement in the 1990s and the former head of Sculpture at IVSAA, Karachi, David’s contributions to the art world are immense. He is also a life member of the Royal Society of British Sculptors.
His work has been featured in prestigious publications like Architectural Review and British Art Studies. Recent exhibitions include Beyond the Page at The Box, Plymouth, and MK Gallery, Milton Keynes (2023-2024), Hortus Nocte in Karachi (2023), and Patterns of the Past in London (2021).
David is a Stanley Picker Fellowship award holder and was shortlisted for the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Jameel Prize.
Faiza Butt
Dr. Sumera Jawad
David Alesworth
A celebrated UK-based Pakistani artist, is a fine arts graduate from the National College of Arts and the recipient of the Berger Gold Medal. She completed her master’s degree with a distinction award from the Slade School of Fine Art. Her work, known for its meticulous detail, merges photography with embroidery to explore feminist themes
A celebrated UK-based Pakistani artist, is a fine arts graduate from the National College of Arts and the recipient of the Berger Gold Medal. She completed her master’s degree with a distinction award from the Slade School of Fine Art. Her work, known for its meticulous detail, merges photography with embroidery to explore feminist themes. Having exhibited globally at venues such as Art Dubai, Frieze, and Art Basel, her pieces are also part of prestigious collections including The British Museum, The Berger Collection, The Ann Collection, and the Kiran Nadar Museum.
Faiza is exhibiting for the 3rd time at the Venice Biennale 2024.
Dr. Sumera Jawad
Dr. Sumera Jawad
Dr. Sumera Jawad
A seasoned academic in Studio Practice at the University of The Punjab, Lahore, and a practicing artist with multiple solo and group shows to her credit. Esteemed for her teaching skills and professional contributions, she holds a BFA, MFA, and a PhD in Fine Arts Studio Practice from the same institution. For nearly two decades, she has b
A seasoned academic in Studio Practice at the University of The Punjab, Lahore, and a practicing artist with multiple solo and group shows to her credit. Esteemed for her teaching skills and professional contributions, she holds a BFA, MFA, and a PhD in Fine Arts Studio Practice from the same institution. For nearly two decades, she has been a permanent faculty member at the College of Art and Design, Punjab University. Sumera actively conducts workshops and residencies, sharing her expertise with aspiring artists. Residing in Lahore, she continues to create and exhibit her work both locally and internationally, with notable receptions in Europe, the Far East, and the Middle East. Sumera will be exhibiting at Langkawi Art Biennale, Malaysia, in 2024.
Winners
Aiko Tanaka - 1st Prize Winner
Journey through the Chaos
“I present a landscape filled with complicated, almost organic forms interwoven with remnants of human civilization, human experience among the complexities and entanglements of modern life. Represents the resilience and determination of the human spirit, navigating through the chaos in search of purpose and clarity. The journey of this individual is a metaphor for our quest for meaning between the mess and confusion of our environment.”
Hans Martin - 2nd Prize Winner
The Divide
“I capture the duality of our existence and the profound impact humanity has on the Earth. This piece is a visual representation of the contrast between industrialization and the natural world, showing the elements of fire, water, earth, and sky. Inspiring an equilibrium of our world and the urgent need for sustainable living.”
Akash Nair - 3rd Prize Winner
Reflections of a Drowning World
“The beauty of architectural heritage with reality of environmental ruin. This artwork is an exploration of the human progress and environmental responsibility. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the cathedral signify hope, resilience, and the lasting spirit of human creativity.”
Where Sun Meets Shore
A Group Exhibition in Dubai – Open Call!
We invite artists to explore the poetic interplay of sun, sand and sea; a journey into the soul of Dubai. Let your work reflect the warmth of golden light, the texture of shifting dunes and the timeless depth of the sea.
Submission Deadline: 26 May 2025
Submit up to 5 artworks to: submissions@socialarts.me
Selected artists will be notified by 30 May 2025
Exhibition Date: 13 June 2025