Emerging Artists Dan Lie, Stella Zhong, and Others Secure $25,000 Gold Award in Art Competition for AAPI and Asian Diaspora Artists
The Gold Art Prize, a biennial series of awards for artists from the Asian diaspora and AAPI community, has returned for its third iteration. Launched in 2021 by Kelly Huang and Gold House, a Los Angeles-based organization focused on the AAPI community, the prize continues to shine a spotlight on talented artists who are making a significant impact in the art world.
This year's finalists include Trisha Baga, CFGNY, Ajay Kurian, Sa'dia Rehman, TT Takemoto, Dan Lie, Stella Zhong, Morehshin Allahyari, Jacqueline Kiyomi Gork, and Kenneth Tam.
Dan Lie, winner of Berlin's Preis der Nationalgalerie in 2024, is known for creating vast installations that function as active ecosystems, with soil, flowers, and more that continue to change form during the exhibition. His work is a testament to the power of art to engage with and transform its environment.
Kenneth Tam, another winner this year, crafts videos and installations based on his research into masculinity, often in relation to the Asian diasporic experience. His work provides a thought-provoking exploration of identity and cultural heritage.
Jacqueline Kiyomi Gork produces sculptures exploring the subject of sound experience, while Morehshin Allahyari creates digital artworks that address themes of colonialism and racism. Their work underscores the importance of art as a platform for dialogue and change.
Each winner of the Gold Art Prize receives an unrestricted $25,000, a significant boost to their artistic careers. The 2025 awardees represent a diverse range of diasporic backgrounds, further emphasising the prize's commitment to inclusivity and representation.
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The 2023 edition of the Gold Art Prize was funded by the Kahng Foundation, and it is expected that the 2025 edition will follow suit. The statement from Kelly Huang emphasises the prize's role in championing artists from the Asian diaspora and its importance today.
As the Gold Art Prize continues to grow and evolve, it serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for artists from the Asian diaspora, providing a platform for their voices to be heard and their work to be celebrated.
