Nando’s Art Initiative 2014 Comes Alive

Wootz! this is so awesome. In conjunction with Nando’s Art Initiative 2014 launch, Nando’s Malaysia unveiled the graffiti mural named Fighting Cockerel by Kenji Chai that covers the entire façade of the Nando’s Chinatown outlet last Wednesday; the theme for this year competition is Alive.

L-R: Baci the mascot, Marini Ramlan, Ali Bebit, Bee from Phobia, 

Ian Cruddas, Kenji Chai and Mac Chung Lynn

Nando’s Art Initiative was introduced in 2008, the Nandos ‘Peri-fy Your Art’ competition has served as a platform for creative expression and development. As digital art and graffiti grows in popularity, these are the two new categories for this year’s competition. Nando’s has also expanded the competition age requirements to include all Malaysians aged between 18 to 29 years old.

The “before” look of Nando’s Chinatown outlet

This year’s competition judges comprising Rachel Jena, Art Editor of TimeOut KL; Ali Bebit, former winner of Nando’s Peri-fy Your Art competition, now acclaimed artist and sculptor; Nini Ramlan, Head of Content Innovation at Primeworks Studios, painter and illustrator; Bee from Phobia, graffiti artist; Ian Cruddas, CEO of Nando’s Chickenland Malaysia Sdn Bhd; and Mac Chung Lynn, Group CEO Nando’s Chickenland Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Prizes for Fine art and digital art categories:

• Grand prize – RM5,000 cash, Nando’s vouchers worth RM500, sponsored solo exhibition  and mentorship

• 1st runner up – RM3,000 cash, Nando’s vouchers worth RM500  and mentorship

• 2nd runner up – RM2,000 cash, Nando’s vouchers worth RM500  and mentorship

• Consolation prize (x3) – RM1,000 cash, Nando’s vouchers worth RM500

Prizes for Graffiti / street art category:

• Grand prize – RM5,000 cash, Nando’s vouchers worth RM500

• Consolation prize (x3) – RM2,000 cash, Nando’s vouchers worth RM500

The Nando’s Art Initiative 2014 starts on March 1 and will end on April 30. All work will be judged based on originality and creativity, interpretation of theme, quality of design and composition, use of medium and artistic finish, and overall impression. For more information and submit your artwork by uploading photographs of the completed work online via Nando’s Art Initiative website at www.nandos.com.my/artinitiative