Art Categories
Children’s Group (< 12)
By Claire Huang
In the 1800s, Chinese workers built railroads under perilous conditions, leading to flourishing trade and more affordable travel. Their contributions greatly benefited America.
Award: Gold Medal
By Catherine Wang
I.M. Pei was a Chinese American architect best known for designing the Louvre pyramid. Born on April 26, 1917, Pei drew inspiration at an early age from the garden villa in Suzhou. Some of his other works include the World Trade Center, J.F. Kennedy Library and the Suzhou Museum.
Award: Gold Medal
By Louisa Lin
Hiram Leong Fong was born Yau Leong Fong on October 15th, 1906, to an immigrant who worked on a sugarcane plantation. At age four, he picked beans for cattle feed but later became the first Asian-American to receive votes from his party to become President. He died August 18th, 2004.
Award: Gold Medal
By Evelyn Zhao
My parents are professional fencing coaches. They immigrated to Boston, USA 14 years ago, where they train students in the sport of fencing. They started with only 6 students, and now their Star Fencing Academy has nearly 200 students. Some of their students have achieved top 8 in the USA, as well as national champion and world champions. I am deeply proud and moved by my parents.
Award: Silver Medal
By Brooke Chen
Michelle Yoeh was born on August 6, 1962 in Ipoh, Malaysia. At age 15, she moved with her parents to the United Kingdom. There, she was enrolled in The Hammond School, Chester, where she started to train as a ballet dancer. Her first on camera work was a 1984 commercial with martial arts star Jackie Chan. In 1985, she began making action movies with D&B Films of Hong Kong. Her most famous movies are Crazy Rich Asians and Everything Everywhere all at Once. In total Michelle Yoeh has won 7 awards. Including The medal of freedom and an Oscar for the movie Everything Everywhere all at Once.
Award: Silver Medal
By Mia Chiu
Lau Sing Kee (刘成基 1896-1967) The first World War One Chinese American hero , who served in 77th Division of US Army, was awarded by the Distinguished Service Cross and the French Croix de Guerre. The famous singer Stevie Wonder has immortalize him in his song “Black Man”. The lyrics are: Who was the soldier of Company G who won high honors for his courage and heroism in World War One Sing Kee , a yellow man.
Award: Silver Medal
By Chloe Wang
Karen Chen is an American figure skater who competes and received multiple medals in the Olympic Games and ISU World Championships despite suffering from Spondylolisthesis. Karen Chen is the daughter of immigrant engineers who moved to California in 1995 and have worked hard to give their children skating careers.
Award: Silver Medal
By Lucie zhang
Nancy Kwan is a Chinese-American actress who was born in Hong Kong on May 19, 1939. She is known for acting in movies like Flower Drum Song, The World of Suzie Wong, Fate is the Hunter, and The Wild Affair.
Award: Silver Medal
By Wenhao Xia
Our family’s immigration journey is a tale of perseverance and achievement. Settling in Boston, my parents embraced education, Dad delving into data science while Mom championed STEM education, co-founding MGA. Their dedication and success in careers and family life are testament to the power of passion and hard work.
Award: Silver Medal
By Kayla Chen
In 1932, Katherine Sui Fun Cheung became the first female Asian American pilot in the US after being denied her dream of flying in China.To this day, she still inspires countless Asian American girls and women to pursue their dreams with her determination and perseverance.
Award: Silver Medal
By Angelina Ding
This is a drawing of my teacher, June Li, the founder of Artisan Dance Academy ADA, dancing with other students including me, on stage. She helps our communities by giving volunteer performances, and she donates the income to foundations like the Cary Library foundation and CAAL. She is a great dance teacher and treats her students like her own.
Award: Silver Medal
By Ryan Wu
I am a boy who loves chatting and drawing. My mother always takes us to explore the endless possibilities of the world. We have traveled almost everywhere together since I was in her belly! This time, my mother brought me to the United States, where I saw the world-changing Harvard University, the technological innovation of MIT! And my favorite Fessenden School, which is a boys’ school, how cool! This is where my dreams begin, looking forward to it!
Award: Silver Medal
By Yuyang Xie
Tomoyuki Tanaka was a Japanese film producer widely regarded as creator of the Godzilla franchise. He produced most installments in the series, beginning in 1954 original Godzilla and ending in 1995 Godzilla vs Destoroyah. He was one of the most prolific Japanese producers of all time, having worked on more than 200 films and brought numerous figures of Kaiju and monsters to life in wide screen.
Award: Silver Medal
Young Adults’ Group (13-17)
By Tianrui Yang
This acrylic painting depicts our final cross country practice, bathed in sunset’s warmth. As a Chinese immigrant, high school intimidated me, but I found beautiful friendships and support within my cross country team. I feel incredibly lucky to be among these wonderful people, coming from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Award: Gold Medal
By Jasmine Wang
Samuel C. C. Ting is a Chinese American physicist who once lived in Lexington. He is most known for his discovery of the J particle, in which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1976. In addition to this, he also received the Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award in 1976, Eringen Medal in 1977, DeGaspari Award in Science from the Government of Italy in 1988, Gold Medal for Science from Brescia, Italy in 1988, and the NASA Public Service Medal in 2001.
Award: Gold Medal
By Angie Zhang
Wong Liu Tsong (1905-1961), stage name Anna May Wong, is considered the first Chinese American actress in Hollywood, her most famous role in Shanghai Express, and has made history playing the first American television show starring an Asian-American lead. James Hong, an Asian-American actor and second-generation immigrant, has had a prolific career with over 600 film and television credit and his performances have made him a beloved figure in the film industry. Both have left a lasting legacies in Hollywood, paving the way for Asian representation in film and television.
Award: Silver Medal
By Zihan Wang
Beatrice Laus, also known as Beabadoobee. She is a Filipino song writer who came from the Philippines. She plays guitar, specifically a squire mustang and made her first debut song called “Coffee” in September 2017.
Award: Silver Medal
By Jocelyn Chen
My drawing depicts Chien-Shiung Wu, a Chinese-American physicist known for working on the Manhattan Project. Despite experiencing sexism throughout her career, her resilience allowed for her extensive contributions to the physics field, and she is remembered today as “The First Lady of Physics”.
Award: Silver Medal
By Muhan
Kin Yamei, or Jin Yunmei, was a Chinese doctor that was adopted by American missionaries. She lectured in the United States about Chinese culture, woman, and medicine, as well as introducing other ways of using soybeans, including the making of tofu.
Award: Bronze Medal
By Charles Tang
Growing up, I watched countless movies, but Jackie Chan was the first actor I watched that truly captivated me. His journey from a tough childhood in Hong Kong to stardom in Hollywood through hard work inspired me, leading me to pay tribute to him with a drawing.
Award: Bronze Medal
By Fiona He
Lucy Liu is an American actress who was born to her Chinese immigrant parents in New York City, her Chinese name is 刘玉玲. She has won multiple awards, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Critic’s Choice Television Award.
Award: Bronze Medal
By Colleen Zheng
This art piece shows two salamanders in dark waters surrounded by seaweed and rocks.
Award: Bronze Medal
Adults’ Group
By Zhongmin Liu
Zhongmin is an 86 year old Chinese American live in Massachussetts.
Award: Gold Medal
By Yahong Shen
Award: Silver Medal
By Yahong Shen
Award: Silver Medal
By Elizabeth Xu
I have dreamed to do oil painting when I was a kid, and this is my first oil painting practice, which my teacher said he would like to buy from me, something only happens in the US.