The “Reflections in Blue” Online Art Competition took place from April to May 28, 2026, showcasing a dynamic and diverse range of artistic talent. Embracing a theme, the competition welcomed every form of artistic expression, from traditional to contemporary. Artists worked across multiple mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, digital art, photography, pen and ink, colored pencil and ceramic resulting in a rich and varied exhibition. Each entry was carefully reviewed by the jury according to specific evaluation standards: creativity, originality, thematic interpretation, quality of execution, overall composition, artistic technique, and mastery of medium. After a thoughtful selection process, 48 outstanding works were chosen to be part of the final exhibition. Thank you for supporting contemporary art. Enjoy the show.
Jason Shih
Jason Shih was born in 1972 in Taiwan. In 1991, he began to specialize in metal sculpture when he was a sophomore in the Fine Arts Dept. of Taipei National University of the Arts. In 2001, he graduated from School for American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA, and majored in Metal Sculpture. And then, he served as the metal sculptor Albert Paley’s assistant, involved in crafts and public art work practices. Furthermore, he earned his Art Ph. D. from China Academy of Art, China (2015). Now, he lives in Taiwan, and consistently engages in the both areas of sculpture and public art. Jason Shih’s artistic vision is shaped by a diverse array of influences, from contemporary dance to avant-garde fashion. He cites German choreographer Pina Bausch and British designer Alexander McQueen as significant inspirations.
Cher Pruys
To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer …. That is the ultimate in self expression.” Everyday moments really capture my attention. Ones that trigger memories or evoke a strong emotional reaction on my part quickly become my next obsession. By observing these often-fleeting moments I notice that my views on life especially in terms of time and how little of it we as individuals each have, and how one’s own perspective overall can be narrow, thus I use them to spur growth in myself with a desire to enhance the human experience. I truly feel that my artworks are the most rewarding and fulfilling way for me to communicate my inner thoughts and feelings with those around me. I see my art as the puzzle pieces of who I am. The memories of my life thus far that have accumulated to bring me to Cher today.
YuXuan Li
The Invisible Harm is a series of wearable artefacts made from copper, brass, and ethically sourced feathers. It responds to a fractured world where human desire has quietly reshaped bird existence — from historical hunting for adornment to today’s invisible harm of habitat loss and oil spills. In a time of ecological grief and burnout, this work asks not “how to fix,” but “how to remember.” The feather — once a symbol of beauty and status — is reimagined as a carrier of memory, loss, and care. Copper develops a slow patina, mirroring the invisible corrosion of environmental damage. Ribbon is wrapped and knotted, suggesting both adornment and constraint. Rather than offering a polished solution, The Invisible Harm functions as a speculative artifact: a wearable question that asks — what futures can be imagined through the trace of what we have already lost? It refuses optimism but practices hope by making the hidden visible, and by turning the residue of desire into a space for reflection.
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