Bulgaria – Services provided by sculptors – Скулптурна композиция „Дева Мария“ – открит конкурс за изработване на макет за монументална скулптурна композиция на Света Богородица (Дева Мария), разположена на кръстовище с кръгово движение на път І-9 „Слънчев бряг – Бургас“ и ул. „Св. св. Кирил и Методий“, в землището на с. Равда, община Несебър

**SCOPE AND SPATIAL SOLUTION**

The project must propose an integrated solution for a sculptural element, which includes:

• Sculptural element: A figure or composition of the Virgin Mary, made of bronze. The work must possess high artistic value, contemporary plastic culture, and be in accordance with the Orthodox canon, while at the same time allowing for an author's interpretation of the monumental silhouette.

**4. MATERIALS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS**

• Main material of the figure: Bronze (suitable for specific marine climatic conditions and corrosion).

• Durability: The structure must be engineered to withstand high wind loads characteristic of the coastal zone.

**5. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITION MATERIALS (FOR PARTICIPANTS)**

According to the approved conceptual architectural plan, professional authors (sculptors and architects) must submit:

• Scale model: 1. A sculptural model of the figure made of durable material (plaster, polymer resin, clay, wood, metal, cardboard, recycled materials, etc.), placed on a pedestal made of suitable material, in a 1:10 scale, which shows the author's plastic culture and anatomical precision. The pedestal must correspond to the presented conceptual project.

2. Explanatory note: author's concept; description of the envisaged manner of artistic and technical further development of the project; technology and materials for the manufacture of a sculptural model in real size (positive) and the necessary technological forms/molds suitable for subsequent bronze casting; indicative cost estimate for the performance of this service. The indicative justification does not represent a price offer in the subsequent negotiation procedure.