Rewarding persistence

Zheng Da, 39, who lives in both Wuhan, Hubei province, and Seattle, was picked as this year's winner at a ceremony on Sept 22.

An avid video game player and designer, Zheng says he is fascinated with new developments in technology. And his interactive installations explore how electronic technology is reshaping people's social habits and their attitudes to the virtual and real worlds.

But he avoids overuse of technology in his work. Rather, he prefers the so-called "low tech" forms, such as video games and mobile messaging, which he believes are more accessible to the public.

"Art and science are like twins. They are both made by people, reflecting human creativity and also a progressing perception of the world," he says.

Wu Dayong, a trustee and founding member of the Wang Shikuo Foundation, says the award plans to launch a residence program abroad for winners next year, providing artists a broader vision and the chance to show their works to international art circles.

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