The highly anticipated results of the 3rdChina Illustration Annual Competition(CIAC) were officially announcedon March 5, 2025,unveiling 25 major awards, 75 excellence awards, and 102 finalists.

The competition featured six major categories of awards. The gold medal was awarded to "The Soft Corner," with illustrator Er Li Li's delicate portrayal of human warmth highlighting the profound emotional depth that illustration art can convey.

From May to August this year, the CIAC organizing committee will collaborate with the Guangzhou Art Festival (GAF) to launch the "Boundless Growth" GAS Illustration Art Season at the Guangzhou People's Art Center, offeringyoua stunning visual experience.

For more works, you can follow the WeChat official account "CIAC Illustrators"(CIAC插画艺术家).

Gold medal-winning work 

Er Li Li's "The Soft Corner" (Photo: CIAC Illustrators)

 "Understanding Guangzhou" award-winning work

Jiang Ziying's "Setting Off from Guangzhou, the Pearl of the Maritime Silk Road" (Photo: CIAC Illustrators)

"Illustrating Guangzhou, Painting the National Games" thematic award-winning piece

Danton's "Dynamic Guangzhou" (Photo: CIAC Illustrators) 

Source: GDToday 
Authors: Wang Yulin (intern), Liu Lingzhi,  Ouyang Yan, James, Shen He, Holly
Editor: Lyu Yun