On the afternoon of October 24, the awarding ceremony for the 4th "China Art Prize," hosted by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Artists Association, took place at the National Museum of China. Tie Ning, Vice Chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and President of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, attended the ceremony.

The "China Art Prize" Jury Special Award Ceremony (Professor Li Xiangqun is second from the left)

The "China Art Prize" is the most authoritative and influential national-level award in China's art community, aimed at honoring outstanding works of art that express the spirit of the times and the people, encouraging and guiding artists to reach new artistic heights and create a lasting people’s epic.

This year's "China Art Prize" selected 9 Gold Awards, 14 Silver Awards, and 17 Bronze Awards. The theme sculptures "Flag," "Faith," "Greatness," "Struggle," and "Chasing Dreams," along with the lacquer mural "Ode to the Great Wall," received the Jury Special Award. The theme sculpture "Chasing Dreams" was created by the team led by Professor Li Xiangqun, Vice President of the China Artists Association and Board Member of Shenzhen University. Professor Li attended the ceremony on behalf of the creative team to receive the award and, as Vice President of the China Artists Association, presented medals to the artists who won the Bronze Award at the 14th National Art Exhibition.

Professor Li Xiangqun Awarded the Jury Special Award and Delivered an Acceptance Speech

"Chasing Dreams"

Lead Creator: Li Xiangqun

Creative Team Members: Hong Tao, Li Sui, Shang Zhanxiang, Zhang Wei

The creation of "Chasing Dreams" took three years, involving the collection of nearly 10,000 pieces of data, dozens of design proposals, and more than 30 rounds of selection. The work features 73 character images, integrated into the central theme, forming a majestic formation of unity and progress. It reflects the indomitable spirit of the people of all ethnic groups in China, constantly striving and advancing toward new heights.

Once again, congratulations to Professor Li Xiangqun’s team for receiving the Jury Special Award of the "China Art Prize"! The Division of Arts SZU will take this opportunity to further implement the "14th Five-Year Development Plan", gradually establishing a "dual-zone" artistic highland that combines international cutting-edge standards with regional characteristics and fosters a strong academic platform for artistic creativity.

Division of Arts SZU

October 26, 2024