After 6 months of global solicitation, IYAC TOP received 15,929 entries from more than 30 countries or regions. After 8 rounds of rigorous selection, the selection rate was 11.3%. Final judging is underway, and the final winners will be announced between September 26 and October 6, 2023.
Bio Editing
Jiang Xiyu (Canada)
Professional group
GAEA International Art Education
Floral Fade
Wan Ching Huang (Taiwan)
High school group
I often find myself observing animals and plants, witnessing the graceful unfolding of their leaves and branches. These scence lead me to rethink of the essence of life itself. Through these reflections, a myriad of ideas flourishes within my brain. The artwork I present draws inspiration from the interconnection between life and nature. I considered that humans are capable to nurture life, yet life is not eternal; It fades with the passage of time. Simultaneously, somewhere the numerous points of life are ready for rejuvenation, birthing an endless cycle.
My concept revolves around the notion that life is intricate and boundless. Therefore, I have chosen to apply complex yet rhythm lines in my work.Hands toching the flowers mirror the fusion of humanity and the natural world. As seasons shift, the wilting petals mirror life's journey. The hand, at the same time ,symbolically, embodies humanity's ability to bring forth life. The intertwining vines and intricately gnarled branches adorning the hand signify our intricate chaos with life.
Falling Dreams
Eason Zhu Xing Tian Yi (Singapore)
High School Group (High School Group)
Neighborhood Art/Lucas Yeow Jian He
Mniature world
Xiaoxiao Xie (China)
Elementary school group
Da Shu Xia Art Studio
Sometimes I secretly open the book, always feel that the world in the book will appear, although I have never seen it, but I believe that the miniature world must exist. They may exist in books, in suitcases, in the world of watches... We never found them. Maybe they didn't want to be disturbed
Non-anthropocentric world
William Pan (Canada)
High school group
GAEA International Art Education/Lu Shuang (Michelle)
Vortex
Judy Xie (Singapore)
Junior high school group
Brighten this tired world,barren, bleak, and desolate,with our hopes and dreams.
An idea drops into the vortex, birthing new, vibrant worlds to fill the abyss.
Look to the Stars, Look to the Future
Fiona Chen (USA)
Middle School Group
A ballerina is standing in the present and gazing into space at the imaginary clocks that are her future. The dream-like state that a ballerina is in backstage or on the stage is almost similar to someone looking into the starry night sky and dreaming about their future. As the clocks get farther away, their color fades because the future becomes more blurry and unpredictable. Regarding the group of ballerinas in the lower right corner, they symbolize the people that a person encounters throughout their life and will therefore affect the decisions of that person. However, in the end, the ballerina is standing alone because her life choices still depend on herself.
Parallel Universe of Us
Wong Hoi Yuet (Singapore)
Junior high school group(Junior high school group)
On the empty subway, looking at my reflection in the window opposite me, it seemed to me that I saw myself in a parallel world.
What would I be like in the other world?
Am I still a girl? Or could it be a boy? Maybe I'm not "human" at all?
Maybe I'm a fish? A fish that swims in the sky and the sea at the same time.
Broken walls, the sea of stars, in the river of time, I am so lonely and small.
This is an imaginary scene. I deliberately used opposite shades to show the different styles of the two parallel worlds.
The world on the left is a lively world full of human fireworks. The Chinese architecture and decoration reflect the Oriental charm.
The world on the right is a lonely, mysterious world. The stars, the sea, and buildings like the Colosseum represent the West's ancient past and its unknown future.
Phantasmagoria
Lisa Lu (Canada)
Middle School Group
The Classic of Mountain and Sea
Silvia Zhou (Hong Kong, China)
Junior Group
Jc art planet / Chloe Chiang
My artwork is inspired by the traditional Chinese Shan Hai Scrolls, where there are many mythological creatures. In this piece, I have created a wonderland that has many creatures from the Shan Hai Scrolls hidden whilst looking up towards the moon. The black and white mountains are a typical element in Chinese ink paintings but instead, I have used charcoal to present it. The moon in the middle represents the pure and hopeful surroundings in this Utopia and the gold represents the luxury of this world.
The Abyss
Maisie Liu (Hong Kong, China)
Middle School Group
Jc art planet / Chloe Chiang
Discouragement, depression and even autism are not uncommon in today's society. Behind the strong mechanical heart is a glass heart that is transparent and fragile, and hidden in the deepest part of the heart is the one that does not want to give up but is helpless and struggling. The mechanical shell is a cover but also a protection. Understanding and tolerance from relatives, friends and society is the source of the "fragility" of the glass heart to be "strong". May the deepest part of your heart be treated well.
A Spatial-Temporal Dialogue
William Pan (Canada)
High school group
GAEA International Art Education/Lu Shuang (Michelle)
LINKS
Bernice Fan (Hong Kong, China)
Junior High School (Middle School Group)
Jc art planet / Chloe Chiang
Age of Coexistence
Mingjian Jiang (Hong Kong, China)
Primary School Group (Primary School Group)
Jc art planet / Chloe Chiang
There are three “levels”, showing the different times in history coexisting. Connections span through the whole piece, for example, the machinery on the left and the interaction between Galileo and Aristotle on the right, representing the legacies passed on through time, despite also including the unique features of certain eras.
Release Time
Mona Bo-Ying Lee (Hong Kong, China)
Junior High School (Middle School Group)
Jc art planet / Chloe Chiang
The Eternity of Life
Mao Chi Lok (Hong Kong, China)
High School Group
Jc art planet / Chloe Chiang
The Flower means life, the skeleton means death , I always think about if there's a form is eternity. The red diamonds are like the shiny stuffs in our life, which can go though all our memory.
Broken Diamonds
Michelle Ho Tszlui (Hong Kong, China)
Junior High School (Middle School Group)
Jc art planet / Chloe Chiang
Angel Joying Lee (Hong Kong, China)
Junior High School (Middle School Group)
Jc art planet / Chloe Chiang
The painting indicated a contrast between darkness and vibrancy. The girl's black and white portrayal symbolizes a sense of mystery, representing the complexity of human emotions. The roses covering half of her face invite speculation about hidden depths and inner growth. Meanwhile, the gold splashes in the background add an element of energy and passion, suggesting the transformative power of art. Overall, the painting allows viewers to think about the connections between beauty, vulnerability, and the transformative potential that lies beneath the surface.
Insight
Stephanie Y Gong (Hong Kong, China)
Junior High School (Middle School Group)
Jc art planet / Chloe Chiang
Limit Confined
Jessica Chen (Canada)
High school group
GAEA International Art Education/Lu Shuang (Michelle)