'Iridescent' Artwork Contest Problem Options

[Hahninator]

KATHYxx found an article worth bringing up from deviantArt - read here. It appears that the winner of the 'Iridescent' artwork contest that Linkin Park recently held may have broken the rules.

"Right so.. We all know they had a contest going on.

Most of you even submitted entries to this contest.

A few simple Rules:
- One per person
- TF3 has to be included
- No watermarks from the user
- Has to be 1200x1200 or higher
- Submission Deadline June 12th"

Click here for the pictures the post refers to when they say that the winner has submitted EIGHT images to the contest.

"Most of the entries were correctly done within the rules. Some uploaded more then what they should of (they just didnt read) but - this guy won it? So why did we spend all of our time on one submission when they wouldn't of bothered looking through them properly?"

What do you guys think about this?

[Hybrid1988]

This is going to be harsh so I apologize in advance but:

I am more upset at the fact that the winning entry is terrible as opposed to them not following the rules. Sure, breaking the rules is BS and he should be disqualified but honestly, I think other entries deserved to win. There are some fantastic pieces that if they were to have been shown to me, I would've believed it was official artwork done by the band or someone involved with them.

Hopefully this gets sorted out. I can see this discouraging a lot of people from wanting to participate in future contests like this.

edit: I know I sound like a jerk concerning my opinion of the winning piece but come on! >.<

This post has been edited by Hybrid1988: Jun 24 2011, 12:22 AM

[rav0k]

I can see this discouraging a lot of people from wanting to participate in future contests like this.

What would be discouraging? The fact that rules weren't enforced properly or the fact that are some pretty savage LP fans who feel that it's in a completely mature manner to talk down about a piece of art that won a contest and potentially damage someones personality all because they were displeased that their hard work and efforts did not appeal to the band who hosted the contest to begin with?

Don't bash the artist directly as a way to vent the frustration that resulted from poor management in this contest.

If the band wanted to "choose who they wanted" they would have hired a graphic designer to do exactly what they wanted.

We can't safely assume that though. They have always given the fans a chance to be a part of something related to the band.

This post has been edited by rav0k: Jun 24 2011, 01:20 AM

[Hybrid1988]

What would be discouraging? The fact that rules weren't enforced properly or the fact that are some pretty savage LP fans who feel that it's in a completely mature manner to talk down about a piece of art that won a contest and potentially damage someones personality all because they were displeased that their hard work and efforts did not appeal to the band who hosted the contest to begin with?

Don't bash the artist directly as a way to vent the frustration that resulted from poor management in this contest.

I think that when anyone puts a piece of art out there for the world to see, they should be aware that not everyone is going to enjoy it. Artists shouldn't be immune to criticism. Just take a look at all the people that think LP's music is terrible. The band doesn't care, they just keep on making music that they enjoy. My point in expressing my opinion of this persons art was to do just that, express an opinion, not to potentially damage their personality or anything else.

And as a disclaimer: I didn't take part in this contest. I have no artistic skill.

[rav0k]

I think that when anyone puts a piece of art out there for the world to see, they should be aware that not everyone is going to enjoy it. Artists shouldn't be immune to criticism.

Oh, I agree with you completely. I'm just bitching because I feel that it's unfair in the sense that it seems as if they are receiving this negative feedback NOW solely because of the rules that were broken as a result of an invisible link to the rules on DA. If the person was being critiqued on the site itself and being told what they could do to make the work better, etc, that's a different story. Either way, you're completely right. I'm just speaking my mind on this ordeal.

This post has been edited by rav0k: Jun 24 2011, 02:10 AM