Applications open 1st March - 31st May 2025

DataArt is an increasingly popular art form that uses data as source material for creating works of art. It not only makes data comprehensible but also imbues it with emotional resonance, turning it from mathematics into a powerful, creative tool for interpretation, exploration, and reflection of reality – both global, personal, and universally shared across cultures.

Syldyr invite you to create a wearable object – a piece of jewelry – that merges data and art. Let your piece tell a story through material, structure, form, size, geometry, texture, or color that push the boundaries of traditional jewelry design.

The word “Syldyr” is translated from Kazakh as “ringing” and is referring to the melodic sound that traditional Kazakh hair jewelry makes when its owner moves, while also protecting the wearer from evil spirits. As part of the project, Syldyr plan to hold meetings with artists, workshops and lectures that will contribute to the development of contemporary jewelry in Kazakhstan.

Image: Featuring work by Mizuki Tochigi