Art Exhibition to Eliminate 'Prejudice' Featuring Disabled Artists... Dongmyeong University Student Shin Hyunchae Wins JW Art Awards Grand Prize

Student Shin Hyun-chae from Dongmyung University, winner of the JW Art Awards Grand Prize.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Trainee Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Dongmyung University student Shin Hyun-chae received the grand prize at an art contest held to eliminate prejudice against disabilities.

Dongmyung University announced on the 21st that Shin Hyun-chae from the Department of Visual Design won the top award at the ‘2021 JW Art Awards,’ a contest hosted by the JW Group Public Welfare Foundation.

The grand prize-winning work, ‘Imaginary Friends in My Heart,’ is a piece themed around communication with the world.

The artwork creatively depicts the sorrow of being unable to engage in outdoor activities due to COVID-19 through various appearances, unique expressions, and diverse imaginary friends.

Shin Hyun-chae had previously won the excellence award at the same contest last year.

Shin Hyun-chae said, “I expressed my feelings such as joy, happiness, loneliness, whining, fear, and frustration,” and added, “I am grateful to everyone who always understands the story behind my work and encourages me.”

Shin Hyun-chae also added, “I hope to be seen not as a special person with autism but as a young person living this era doing my best with dedication.”

The award-winning works will be exhibited at the Dream Gallery in the Dream Forest Art Center until the 21st and can be viewed free of charge.

The ‘JW Art Awards’ is a contest organized by the JW Group Public Welfare Foundation for the seventh year this year to eliminate social prejudice against disabilities.

The contest targets disabled artists as applicants with the aim of helping those with limited educational opportunities grow as artists.

JW Group stated, “With the belief that ‘people with disabilities can also inspire society through cultural activities,’ we will support disabled individuals to demonstrate their artistic abilities.”

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