GIST Selects Winners of Science Imagination Children's Art Contest

47 Awarded Out of 150 Entries
Exhibition at Oryong Art Hall Until June 27

GIST announced the winners of the 2nd Science Imagination Children's Art Contest on the 29th. Photo by GIST

The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) announced on May 29 that it recently held the 2nd GIST Science Imagination Children's Art Contest and revealed the list of winners.

A total of 150 completed works by elementary school participants were submitted for this year's contest. After evaluation by a panel of professional judges, a total of 47 works were selected as award winners: ▲2 GIST President's Awards (1 in the lower grades division, 1 in the upper grades division), ▲3 GIST Development Foundation Chairman's Awards (2 in the lower grades division, 1 in the upper grades division), ▲6 Sponsor Chairman's Awards (4 in the lower grades division, 2 in the upper grades division), ▲9 GIST Vice President for External Affairs Awards (6 in the lower grades division, 3 in the upper grades division), ▲12 GIST Director of External Cooperation Awards (8 in the lower grades division, 4 in the upper grades division), and ▲15 GIST Oryong Art Hall Art Director's Awards (10 in the lower grades division, 5 in the upper grades division).

The top honor, the GIST President's Award, was given to Jo Yooha (Nampyeong Elementary School) in the lower grades division and Lim Yewon (Gwangju Samyook Elementary School) in the upper grades division. The GIST Development Foundation Chairman's Award (Gold Prize) went to Lee Seohyun (Maji Elementary School), Lee Jaehui (Hanaram Elementary School) in the lower grades division, and Yoo Rahi (Seonchang Elementary School) in the upper grades division. The Sponsor Chairman's Award (Silver Prize) was awarded to Won Doyoon (Jeongam Elementary School), Seo Daeun (Wolgok Elementary School), Choi Dain (Jinnam Elementary School), and Hong Seonwoo (Daejeon Saemirae Elementary School) in the lower grades division, and Kim Jia (Oksu Elementary School) and Jin Haeun (Jeongam Elementary School) in the upper grades division. The GIST Vice President for External Affairs Award (Bronze Prize) was given to Kim Yujun (Jeongam Elementary School) and five others in the lower grades division, and Hwang Ryeoeun (Jangsan Elementary School) and two others in the upper grades division. The GIST Director of External Cooperation Award (Encouragement Prize) was awarded to Kim Siyeon (Gwangju Sangmu Elementary School) and seven others in the lower grades division, and Kim Siyoon (Daegu Dongsan Elementary School) and three others in the upper grades division. Additionally, the GIST Oryong Art Hall Art Director's Award (Honorable Mention) was given to Kim Yujoo (Wolgok Elementary School) and nine others in the lower grades division, and Park Hanbyeol (Seonong Elementary School) and four others in the upper grades division.

The award-winning works will be exhibited for about one month until June 27 on the third floor of the Oryong Art Hall, an exhibition space created on the inner wall of the Oryong Hall multipurpose building on the GIST campus to promote community exchange and cooperation.

Award-winning work in the Lower Elementary Division of the 2nd GIST Science Imagination Children's Art Contest.

Following the successful 1st Science Imagination Children's Art Contest held last year, GIST organized the 2nd contest to further promote the values of sharing and regional coexistence. The event drew significant interest and participation from the local community. On the day of the contest, about 400 people, including the families of participants, visited the GIST campus. The children settled in various spots across the campus and, under the slogan "Draw the Universe," freely expressed their imagination on the theme of space and envisioned the future landscape of GIST on A3-sized drawing paper provided on the day.

As part of the art contest's related programs, the GIST student club "Planet Exploration Research Institute" presented a rocket engine test ignition, offering a special attraction. In addition, Professor Kim Hyungrok of the Department of Environmental and Energy Engineering delivered a meaningful lecture on the theme "Earth's Water Cycle Seen from Space."

Choi Sunim, Art Director of Oryong Art Hall and a member of the judging panel, commented, "The children's works not only showcased their imagination but also reflected their interest in science and creative interpretations. The depictions of the universe and the future of GIST, each drawn from a unique perspective, were truly impressive. I believe this contest provided a valuable opportunity for children to naturally experience the intersection of art and science."

Meanwhile, starting from April 28, GIST recruited participants nationwide for this contest on a first-come, first-served basis through its website and QR codes on posters. The high level of interest was evident as more than 200 applicants, including kindergarteners and elementary school students, registered, and applications closed just two days after opening.