Wendi Yan Wins VH AWARD Grand Prix for CGI Film on 18th-Century Knowledge Exchange
Wendi Yan was awarded the Grand Prix for her animated film, Dream of Walnut Palaces, during the 6th VH AWARD gala in Yongin, South Korea, on June 17, 2025. The prestigious jury, featuring experts like Christl Baur and Sabine Himmelsbach, commended Yan for her in-depth research. In September 2024, five finalists, including Lêna Bùi and Tianyi Sun, were revealed, each receiving funding for their innovative projects exploring themes of history and identity. An exhibition showcasing their work will launch on June 18 at Hyundai Motorstudio Beijing, ahead of participation in the 2025 Ars Electronica Festival and the 2026 Singapore Art Week.
Key facts
- Wendi Yan won the Grand Prix for Dream of Walnut Palaces.
- The CGI film reimagines 18th-century knowledge exchange between Asia and Europe.
- The award was announced on June 17, 2025.
- The 6th VH AWARD is organized by Hyundai Motor Group in partnership with HEK.
- The jury included Christl Baur, Sabine Himmelsbach, Martin Honzik, Sook-Kyung Lee, and Roderick Schrock.
- Five finalists were announced in September 2024 and received production grants.
- Exhibitions are held at Hyundai Motor Group University, Hyundai Motorstudio Beijing, Ars Electronica Festival, and Singapore Art Week 2026.
- The 7th VH AWARD open call starts in the first half of 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Wendi Yan
- Lêna Bùi
- HUDA x MUNGOMERY
- Tianyi Sun
- Fiel Guhit
- Inhwa Yeom
Institutions
- Hyundai Motor Group
- HEK (House of Electronic Arts)
- Ars Electronica Festival
- The Whitworth
- Eyebeam
- Hyundai Motor Group University
- Hyundai Motorstudio Beijing
- National Arts Council Singapore
- VH AWARD
Locations
- Yongin
- South Korea
- Beijing
- China
- Linz
- Austria
- Singapore