The SHAOLIN JAZZ – Album Cover Design Contest Winner: Shamona Stokes

After 2 intense days of deliberation that have made the judges look meticulously to the many strong album covers submitted by participating designers, The SHAOLIN JAZZ with its founders recently announced the winner of their Album Cover Design Contest. Graphic artist Shamona Stokes bested all participants with her winning submission that has captured the taste of DJ 2-Tone Jones and Gerald Watson. Prices of the said contest includes a footwear supply from VANS OTW and apparels from Staple design, all of which she will bring home with her. Congratulations!

Shaolin Jazz Album Cover Design Contest

The SHAOLIN JAZZ throws a month long Album Cover Design Contest that runs from 6th of July till 8th of August. Participants can submit designs or “graphic remixes” of the album cover with the winner receiving footwear courtesy of VANS OTW and apparel courtesy of Staple Design. Winner of the said contest will be announced on the 10th of August.

Rules/Guidelines:
1. Designers can submit up to two (2) album cover designs only
2. A design collective can only participate as one (1) designer - submitting only two (2) designs
3. Size specs: 8.3 x 8.3, 72dpi
4. Acceptable file formats: jpg, png, pdf not to exceed 2mb
5. Deadline for submitting work - Monday August 8th
6. Submit work to art_vs_commerce@yahoo.com
7. To see the album cover click here.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: originality and creativity, usage of typography, and connectivity to the theme of SHAOLIN JAZZ.

This competition is open to everyone worldwide. Good luck!

Shaolin Jazz | Art by Aniekan Udofia

Gerald Watson and Dj 2-Tone (Shaolin Jazz) have brought with them their longtime collaborator, artist Aniekan Udofia, to create an exclusive series of works through visual interpretation of Shaolin Jazz. The paintings are basically a combination of oriental martial arts, tweaked with the urban colors of NYC – all available for $40. Check out the full range of this art project here.