Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced the Grand Prix recipient of the 5th VH AWARD, Asia’s leading award for new media artists. For the occasion, a virtual ceremony was held with the premiere screening of Ladhamba Tayem; Future Continuous by Grand Prix recipient Subash Thebe Limbu, along with the artworks of the finalists: Zike He, Riar Rizaldi, Su Hui-Yu and zzyw.
Established in 2016, VH AWARD discovers and supports emerging media artists by sharing their artistic experiments and showcasing their artworks across global platforms. This year’s virtual ceremony was held at Common Garden, an online platform created by the artist Constant Dullaart, attended by global art scene opinion leaders, media, and recipients from previous years.
This year’s Grand Prix recipient Subash Thebe Limbu won the award with his work titled Ladhamba Tayem; Future Continuous. In his work, Limbu imagines futures where Indigenous people’s actions and existence is in the space-time continuum. Through the conversation between two indigenous people from very different timelines, the Yakthung-based artist asks the viewers to investigate their own potential role in searching for the possible futures to strive for, while reflecting the struggle against colonialism and overcoming obstacles.
In September 2022, VH AWARD announced the five shortlisted artists of the 5th edition and awarded grants for the production of new artworks. The finalists also received the opportunity to participate in an online residency program hosted by Eyebeam, the preeminent New York City-based art and technology center. The artists participated in professional development sessions and regular mentorship meetings with globally renowned art experts such as Barbara London and Magdalena Magiera, as well as artists Jon Ippolito, Clarinda Mac Low, Kamau Amu Patton, Taeyoon Choi and Marton Robinson. Each artist has received a 25,000 USD to produce a screen-based audio visual work, and as the Grand Prix recipient, Subash Thebe Limbu will receive an additional grant of 25,000 USD.
The artworks of the five finalists from the 5th VH AWARD are now being screened at HMG (Yongin, South Korea) and Elektra Virtual Museum (Montreal, Canada). They will also be presented at various art institutions and platforms around the globe, including Ars Electronica (Linz, Austria) and Museum MACAN (Jakarta). The upcoming global exhibition program is part of the Group’s commitment to provide all recipients with opportunities to present their works at renowned art institutes and virtual events and share the diversity and creativity of Asian new media artists with global audiences.
About Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group's mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all. More information about Hyundai Motor Group,
Please see: hyundaimotorgroup.com
About Eyebeam
Eyebeam Residency is a prestigious opportunity fot those creating work which engages technology and society through art. For the 5th VH AWARD, Eyebeam supported the five finalists through an online residency program from October 4 to December 16, 2022.
Visit eyebeam.org to learn more about the organization.
Contact
VH AWARD Executive Office: vhaward.official [at] gmail.com
