Muse of artists - An Ocean of Imagination
Organiser:
VAVortex & Digital Bohemians
Theme:
Inspired by the Greek word Hydra (ὕδρα), meaning water, this theme explores the many shades of blue; from sea and sky to dreams, mythology, emotion, and the iconic blue-and-white spirit of Greece. All forms of Visual Art, Music and Poetry (Spoken Word) are accepted (jpg, png, GIF, mp4 and mp3)
Launched:
15 August 2026
Submission deadline:
7 September 2026 11PM UTC
Vote started:
8 September 2026 8AM UTC
Vote ends:
30 September 2026
Winners announced:
30 September 2026
Charity:
Submit Artwork Only
Prizes:
Exclusive IRL Physical AR Location-Based Exhibition on the Island of Hydra Greece: Selected artists will be showcased in September 2026 in a cutting-edge AR experience and exhibited in the dedicated Metaverse Experience. 14 sports avalible. ONE Grand Winner will be selected by public vote and get a SOLO IRL Physical AR Location-Based Exhibition on Hydra Island summer 2027.
Muse of artists - An Ocean of Imagination
Organiser: VAVortex & Digital Bohemians
Theme: Inspired by the Greek word Hydra (ὕδρα), meaning water, this theme explores the many shades of blue; from sea and sky to dreams, mythology, emotion, and the iconic blue-and-white spirit of Greece. All forms of Visual Art, Music and Poetry (Spoken Word) are accepted (jpg, png, GIF, mp4 and mp3)
Launched: 15 August 2026
Submission deadline: 7 September 2026 11PM UTC
Vote started: 8 September 2026 8AM UTC Vote ends: 30 September 2026
Winners announced: 30 September 2026
Charity: Submit Artwork Only
Prizes: Exclusive IRL Physical AR Location-Based Exhibition on the Island of Hydra Greece: Selected artists will be showcased in September 2026 in a cutting-edge AR experience and exhibited in the dedicated Metaverse Experience. 14 sports avalible. ONE Grand Winner will be selected by public vote and get a SOLO IRL Physical AR Location-Based Exhibition on Hydra Island summer 2027.
Title: "Toward the Surface"
Artist: Vasiawow
Bio: "Toward the Surface" began with the feeling of being close to escape, but not there yet.
A solitary figure stands inside a submerged architectural space, looking toward the light above while a shark moves through the blue overhead.
For me, the water is more than the setting. It carries pressure, silence, and uncertainty. The surface is visible, almost within reach, but the distance still matters.
The work holds that suspended moment when fear has not disappeared, yet something inside has alre