“Wanderlust” Art & Fashion Contest for Young Talents - From now until 25 May 2016

Cementing Sofitel So Bangkok’s key brand pillars of creativity and design, the hotel is introducing for the first time a contest to unearth and support fresh undergraduate talent in the City of Angels. Winners will have their creations displayed at the 4th annual Art & Fashion Exhibition at Sofitel So Bangkok from August to September 2016. 

“This city is positively humming with creative young energy that needs constant new ways to express itself. This year, we will open up our hotel as a canvas for students to use their voice through art and fashion. Sofitel So Bangkok will be offering four venues around the hotel for undergraduates to offer their take on the theme of ‘Wanderlust’,” said Mr. Yves Mudry, General Manager of Sofitel So Bangkok.

An expert panel of judges comprising art professors and well-known designers will assess each entry, with four finalists winning the chance to bring their concepts to life. Along with Sofitel So Bangkok goodie vouchers, prize money of THB 10,000 will also be awarded to each of the finalists to go towards the resources needed in producing their final art piece, which will be showcased at the Wanderlust Art & Fashion Exhibition later in the year. 

Contest theme: “Wanderlust”
An irresistible desire to travel is what keeps moving, which is why Sofitel So Bangkok chose this year’s theme of “Wanderlust” – it’s the same yearning for new experiences that keeps Bangkok on the crest of a creative wave. Overlooking lush Lumpini Park, Sofitel So Bangkok is a destination hotel providing urban dwellers an escape to nature with designs inspired by the five elements (Water, Earth, Wood, Metal, and Fire). With that in mind, contestants can interpret the “Wanderlust” theme based on any of the following concepts: 
o    Escaping the hustle and bustle of the city 
o    Travel and discovery
o    A highlight 2016 fashion/art trend
o    Enticing people to come to the destination hotel and explore Wanderlust within the city

Terms & conditions
o    There is no fee for entering the contest
o    Entrants must be current Bachelor Degree students
o    Each entry can be submitted by a group of 1 – 3 students
o    Materials to be submitted: 
1.    Download contest information and fill up application form: http://bit.ly/wanderlustcontest
2.    Submitted sketch work must be submitted on a single page of A3 paper or a file (at least 3MB)
3.    Submitted work must fit within the exhibiting space of 3 metres (width) x 2 metres (depth) x 2.6 metres (height)
4.    Each entry must be accompanied by profile picture of the designers (at least 3MB)
5.    Application form and materials must be submitted to Sofitel So Bangkok by post or upload files through Dropbox or WeTransfer to Khun Naetirynn at [email protected] within the deadline

The contest runs from 1 April to 25 May 2016, with the winners announced on 31 May 2016. The “Wanderlust” art & fashion exhibition will take over Sofitel So Bangkok from 1 August to 30 September 2016.

For more information, please contact +66 (0) 26240000 or email [email protected]