The results of the "2026 Miracle of Taiwan International Art Competition" are officially out! This year's competition attracted outstanding participants aged 3 to 77 from across ten countries. Following multiple rounds of evaluation by our expert panel, 34 awardees were selected across the Children, Youth, and Adult Divisions. Each division awarded 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze, 1 Taiwan High Speed Rail Miracle of the Land Special Award, and 7 Honorable Mentions. Additionally, 1 overall EVA Air Miracle of the Clouds Special Award was granted across all divisions. The winning artworks will be displayed starting October 15 at the 4F City Square in Taipei 101 Mall. Everyone is warmly invited to visit and enjoy the exhibition!

Now in its fourth year, the 2026 "Miracle of Taiwan" International Art Competition reached new heights, attracting 463 art enthusiasts from the United States, Canada, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, France, Australia, Mainland China, and Taiwan. With participants ranging from 3 to 77 years old, the event demonstrated the intergenerational power of art—proving that creativity transcends boundaries of age, geography, and culture.

As an iconic global landmark, Taipei 101 aims to showcase Taiwan's beauty to the world through art. Centered around the theme "Miracle of Taiwan," this year's contest featured Children, Youth, and Adult divisions, each recognizing a Gold, Silver, and Bronze winner, along with 7 Honorable Mentions. Introducing the inaugural Taiwan High Speed Rail Miracle of the Land Special Award per division and the overall EVA Air Miracle of the Clouds Special Award, a total of 34 awards were conferred.

【Children's Division Gold Award】《TAIPEI 101 Robot》｜ LI XIN FU

Imaginatively transforming the towering TAIPEI 101 into a playful giant robot! In the painting, the smiling 101 Robot rides a high-speed train while sipping bubble tea and enjoying fried sweet potato balls. Through whimsical and imaginative brushstrokes, the young artist seamlessly blends Taiwan's modern infrastructure with iconic local street food, capturing the joy and innovative charm of Taiwanese childhood.

【Youth Division Gold Award】《Connecting the World, Seeing Taiwan》｜ CHENG YU YAN

With the majestic TAIPEI 101 as its visual centerpiece, this artwork skillfully weaves together semiconductor chips, the Taiwan High Speed Rail, and iconic landmarks from across Taiwan. The composition cleverly integrates modern social media elements like Instagram posts and web search bars, symbolizing how technology and the internet break down international borders. Through a dynamic and contemporary lens, the artist depicts how Taiwan connects closely with the world via flight routes and digital technology, seamlessly broadcasting the island's multifaceted charm and technological prowess to a global audience!

【Adult Division Gold Award】《Blueprint of the Treasure Island》｜ LIN YUAN CHUN

Through a delicate and soulful perspective, this piece depicts the moving story of "humanity and nature coexisting in harmony" behind Taiwan's cuisine, architecture, and tourism development. Endemic wildlife seamlessly blends into human and urban landscapes, symbolizing living creatures acting as guardians accompanying Taiwan's progress. Together, they outline a breathtaking blueprint for Formosa, capturing the beauty of coexisting culture and ecology while conveying the island's endless vitality as it moves toward the future.

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Winners List - Children's Division:

Gold Award｜LI XIN FU《TAIPEI 101 Robot》

Artist Statement:

I painted TAIPEI 101 as a robot sitting happily on the Taiwan High Speed Rail, enjoying fried sweet potato balls in one hand and bubble tea in the other.

Silver Award｜LIN YOU AN《Side by Side》

Artist Statement:

One represents the height built by human wisdom; the other, the height nurtured by the earth. TAIPEI 101 and the Da'an Yitianjian Tree stand side by side, symbolizing that civilization and nature do not replace each other, but accompany one another. The Taiwanese elements in the painting—bamboo rice and millet in the children's hands—symbolize sharing, harvest, and cultural inheritance, weaving a rich and diverse tapestry of life in Taiwan.

Bronze Award｜KUO YUEH《Taiwan’s Light of Miracles》

Artist Statement:

Centered around TAIPEI 101, which symbolizes Taiwan's spirit of continuous progress, the left side displays technology, industry, and transportation, while the right features culture, faith, and humanity. Above, Taiwan's precious natural ecology is integrated, with flowing light combined with Indigenous pattern elements symbolizing the connection of diverse cultures. I hope to convey that Taiwan's nature, culture, and technology intertwine to form our light of miracles, allowing the world to see Taiwan's beauty and pride.

Taiwan High Speed Rail Land Miracle Award｜CHANG YU LIN《Global Direct Delivery: Miracle of Taiwan》

Artist Statement:

Centered on the Miracle of Taiwan, this artwork blends modern livestreaming culture with traditional street food. TAIPEI 101 transforms into a dazzling mango taro ball boba shaved ice. The main character wears a TSMC-branded Tatung electric cooker hat, holds a grilled squid, and totes a traditional "Gatzi" mesh bag while enthusiastically livestreaming. The High Speed Rail base acts as a food truck delivering beef noodles to the world. With an EVA Air plane slicing through the sky, bullet trains connecting the clouds, scrolling bullet comments, and warm messages, the piece highlights Taiwan's charm as it amazes the world with cuisine, technology, and microchips!

Honorable Mention｜SHIH LI YUAN《Future Taiwan Above the Clouds》

Artist Statement:

Above the clouds, TAIPEI 101 becomes the core of a future city where AI technology connects the sky and the urban landscape, making life more convenient. The High Speed Rail transforms into a golden dragon guarding Taiwan, symbolizing courage and hope. Planes bring travelers from all over the world to Taiwan to watch fireworks, visit night markets, and savor delicious local food. I hope future Taiwan becomes even more technologically advanced while retaining its warm hospitality, sharing this beautiful and happy island with the world.

Honorable Mention｜CHANG JIA JING《Taiwan’s Joyful Heartbeat》

Artist Statement:

Using a heart shape composed of the city flower, azaleas, as a starting point, I brought out Taiwanese pride like TAIPEI 101, the Formosan black bear, the Taiwan blue magpie, and beef noodles. Combined with lively line-drawn figures and taxis, I hope everyone can feel Taiwan's colorful and enthusiastic charm!

Honorable Mention｜LIN MING《Welcoming Light Above the Clouds: Encountering Taiwan》

Artist Statement:

Centered around TAIPEI 101, this piece connects EVA Air, the High Speed Rail, and Taiwanese attractions. Through Damper Baby, it portrays the emotional moment travelers arrive in Taiwan from above, demonstrating Taiwan's charm and hope in connecting with the world.

Honorable Mention｜LU FANG YU《Happiness in a Steamer Basket》

Artist Statement:

Theme around the "Beauty of Taiwan," this artwork combines iconic elements such as TAIPEI 101, the Formosan black bear, and xiao long bao to showcase Taiwan's rich cultural characteristics and food culture. The figures happily sharing food represent Taiwanese people's hospitality and warmth regarding reunions. Bright, vivid colors and a lively composition present Taiwan's vibrant and warm human touch.

Honorable Mention｜HSU PENG CHEN《Taiwan Rhapsody》

Artist Statement:

This is a TAIPEI 101-inspired artwork about Taiwan where the four sacred beasts—the Formosan black bear, leopard cat, Formosan macaque, and Taiwan blue magpie—awaken! Teaming up with local delicacies and integrated with "MIT" microchips, they descend upon the night market to shock the universe! "TAIPEI 101"!!!

Honorable Mention｜CHIEN YEN HAO《Let’s Go to TAIPEI 101 Together》

Artist Statement:

TAIPEI 101 is a magnificent skyscraper. In my composition, I placed TAIPEI 101 at the center, integrating elements unique to Taiwan such as endemic animals, local snacks, the Maokong Gondola, and an EVA Air plane, alongside colorful robots. Each robot can cook like a chef and run and jump like a human, showcasing Taiwan's unique vitality and creativity.

Honorable Mention｜CHEN ROU JHEN《Light of Taiwan, Shining on the World》

Artist Statement:

My hometown, Taiwan, is an island full of hope and vitality, possessing beautiful natural ecology, rich cultural characteristics, and innovative technology. Through this painting, I hope to showcase the spirit of tradition coexisting with innovation, and human harmony with nature, letting the world see Taiwan's beauty, creativity, and vitality as we witness the "Light of Taiwan" shine globally.

(Total of 11 awardees in the Children's Division)

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Winners List - Youth Division:

Gold Award｜CHENG YU YAN《Connecting the World, Seeing Taiwan》

Artist Statement:

Modern technology brings the world closer. With TAIPEI 101 as the main symbol, I integrated technological elements like semiconductors with the High Speed Rail and famous landmarks, adding IG posts and web search interfaces to depict modern information transmission. I hope to help people worldwide discover Taiwan's charm through aviation and internet technology.

Silver Award｜LIN SHU KAI《Welcoming the Dusk of Taipei into Night》

Artist Statement:

This artwork expresses that even cities have a beautiful side. Every light on the streets and buildings represents the footprints of people living here.

Bronze Award｜CHEN SHIN LING《A Dazzling Miracle Above the Clouds》

Artist Statement:

Dreamy cloud halos connect Taiwan's brilliant achievements in various fields. From TAIPEI 101 and the Danjiang Bridge to the High Speed Rail and soaring EVA Air flights, the power of MIT shines bright. Combined with local street food, lion dances, and tech chips, dynamic colors weave together Taiwan's rich vitality, presenting our pride and miracle moments!

Taiwan High Speed Rail Land Miracle Award｜LIN GUANG YU《Tech Dreams 101》

Artist Statement:

Depicting a future Taiwan through imagination, I aimed to combine Taiwan's features and technological development with creative ideas to present a rich and energetic city.

Honorable Mention｜CHEN HAI LING《101 Kinds of Pride, All Taiwan》

Artist Statement:

Centered on TAIPEI 101, a cup of bubble tea brings out a unique flavor of diversity and creativity. Orchids blossom elegantly, semiconductor foundries display technological prowess, and sky lanterns carry warmth and hope. Bicycles, the Danjiang Bridge, democratic voting, and the feat of solo climbing 101 symbolize Taiwan's resilience as it presses forward through global challenges. Friendly directions given to passersby convey Taiwanese warmth and hospitality. These achievements and warmth are all Taiwan's pride.

Honorable Mention｜LAI YI SYUAN《｛Taiwan City Journal｝》

Artist Statement:

Everyone has a Taiwan journal in their heart. As a child, I loved pop-up books because flat paper felt alive when opened. Thus, I turned Taipei 101 into a pop-up journal, unfolding childhood memories layer by layer—flying EVA Air for the first time, tasting Din Tai Fung, and collecting urban memories. For me, 101 is the main character and the book spine holding these memories together.

Honorable Mention｜XU YI TING《Dazzling Light of Taiwan》

Artist Statement:

Themed around TAIPEI 101 and integrated with Taiwanese characteristics and humanistic charm, this piece highlights Taiwan's rich, diverse culture, love for the land, vitality, inclusivity, and hope.

Honorable Mention｜CHEN WEI TING《Light of Formosa》

Artist Statement:

Featuring TAIPEI 101 while connecting the High Speed Rail, planes, fireworks, ecology, and local food, this piece portrays children sharing happy smiles. It highlights Taiwan's technological innovation, natural beauty, and warm hospitality, aiming to share the island's radiance with the world and express deep love for home.

Honorable Mention｜HSIEH EN MEI《Where Miracles Dance with the Stars》

Artist Statement:

Centered on "MIT," this artwork captures a mother and child Formosan black bear looking down at TAIPEI 101 from an EVA Air flight. TAIPEI 101 incorporates TSMC chip elements, climber Alex at its peak, and bubble tea orbiting like tracks near lively night markets. Below, the Alishan Forest Railway carries endemic species through waves, while Penghu fireworks bloom above—a celebration of tech, culture, and nature.

Honorable Mention｜CHUNG DACIAN《Taipei from Above: Where Footsteps Meet an Icon》

Artist Statement:

Centered around TAIPEI 101, this painting captures Alex Honnold's free solo climb and events like the vertical run. Extending from the skyline to Taipei's streets, runners pass by famous sights and food. Animals align their focus toward 101, guiding viewers to the main theme.

Honorable Mention｜WANG YING YU《Let the World See MIT》

Artist Statement:

Centered on TAIPEI 101, this artwork displays Taiwan's achievements in transportation, technology, ecology, tourism, urban development, cultural industries, and environmental sustainability, allowing the world to see MIT and the Miracle of Taiwan.

(Total of 11 awardees in the Youth Division)

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Winners List - Adult Division:

Gold Award｜LIN YUAN CHUN《Blueprint of Formosa》

Artist Statement:

Taiwan's miracles originate from stories co-authored by humanity and nature. Delicious food, architecture, tourism, and international growth shine brightly like guardians alongside all living creatures, outlining a beautiful blueprint for Formosa. Every patch of land and every life is a witness to these miracles, and today's achievements are not the finish line—this island's story will continue to be written as we step out into the world and future.

Silver Award｜CHANG YI WEN《The Island of Light Moving Forward》

Artist Statement:

Taiwan High speed rails, planes, and TAIPEI 101 connect the speed and height of Taiwan's evolution, symbolizing its trajectory from past to present. Endemic animals in the clouds hold memories of nature and history, while native flowers depict vitality. Extending from the past to the present and flying into the future, it expresses Taiwan's continuous courage to break through in multiculturalism, smart tech, and sustainability.

Bronze Award｜HUANG MEI YUEH《The Eye of Formosa – Gazing and Coexisting》

Artist Statement:

Using a circular window view, this painting fuses TAIPEI 101, Indigenous culture, folklore, and local food to display Taiwan's multifaceted charm. Surrounded by EVA Air, High Speed Rail, and local festivals, it exhibits Taiwan's global connections and cultural energy, while protected animals and native flowers below convey the harmony of people and nature.

Taiwan High Speed Rail Land Miracle Award｜ZHAO YI QIAN《Colorful Miracle of Taiwan》

Artist Statement:

Centered on TAIPEI 101, this work brings together endemic ecology, gold-medal athletes, local delicacies, the High Speed Rail, EVA Air, and even incorporates TSMC's two chairmen into bubble tea, using vibrant colors to show how a small island creates enormous miracles.

Honorable Mention｜HUANG YUEH《The Miracle Outside the Window》

Artist Statement:

Outside the Taiwan High Speed Rail window, TAIPEI 101 becomes a beacon of hope, illuminating flying dreams and brave hearts. I hope viewers reconnect with childhood curiosity to feel the vitality and miracles embedded in this land.

Honorable Mention｜LIN YU HSIANG《Taipei in Light》

Artist Statement:

Sunset spills across the city skyline, reflecting off skyscrapers, streets, and dream-chasers. An airplane slicing through the sky is not just transport, but a symbol connecting Taipei to the world, portraying the city's most touching dusk and showcasing its urban spirit of vitality, hope, and global vision.

Honorable Mention｜CHEN BO RUEI《Passionate Taiwan》

Artist Statement:

Taiwan has much to be proud of—delicacies, baseball, and religious traditions. In Taipei, endless possibilities and hopes exist. Incorporating the High Speed Rail, EVA Air, the passion of Team Taiwan, and Taipei's Hongludi temple highlights our rich cultural heritage.

Honorable Mention｜CHANG CHI FANG《Soaring Over Formosa》

Artist Statement:

Featuring a Formosan black bear soaring aboard an EVA Air plane, this piece connects TAIPEI 101, orchids, and mountain imagery. It demonstrates the beauty of Taiwan's coexisting nature, culture, and tech, conveying an island spirit of warmth, friendliness, and openness to the world.

Honorable Mention｜LEE WU《Eye of TAIPEI 101》

Artist Statement:

TAIPEI 101 is not just a landmark, but a pair of eyes silently guarding Taiwan. Interwoven staircases form the "Eye of TAIPEI 101," symbolizing its continuous gaze upon this land, accompanying us through night, dawn, challenges, and hope. From nature to urban culture and striving individuals, all reflect Taiwan's life force. Climber Alex scaling TAIPEI 101 and the vertical run showcased Taiwan's pioneering spirit to the world. Standing tall, TAIPEI 101 guards us and takes pride in everyone striving for life.。

Honorable Mention｜CHU TZU YI《Taiwan MiraCORE (Miracle)》

Artist Statement:

Centered on TAIPEI 101 and fusing the High Speed Rail, aviation, semiconductors, MIT spirit, night markets, and street food, this artwork portrays a futuristic Taiwan where tech, humanity, and culture intertwine. "MiraCORE" plays on the word Miracle, while "CORE" represents microchips and Taiwan's innovation shining bright globally.

Honorable Mention｜CHIU CHUN CHENG《Taiwan is My Pride!》

Artist Statement:

Centered on TAIPEI 101, this piece connects Hualien's shovel-wielding heroes, EVA Air, High Speed Rail, arts, sports, and AI technology. It illustrates the resilient force pushing this land forward, paying tribute to everyone quietly contributing to the Miracle of Taiwan!

(Total of 11 awardees in the Adult Division)

*Note: Except for Gold, Silver, and Bronze rankings, all Honorable Mention works within each division are listed in no particular order.

Overall Special Award Winner:

EVA Air Cloud Miracle Award｜PAN HUNG KAI《Miracles Under the Starry Night: Taiwan Reaching the World》

Artist Statement:

Stars shine in the night sky as hope blooms across the city. Swirling brushstrokes inspired by "Starry Night" portray TAIPEI 101 reaching toward the heavens, symbolizing Taiwan's vitality in breaking limits. Integrating AI tech, sports, arts, culture, cuisine, education, and international exchange, it represents inclusive strength. Flying into the clouds, EVA Air carries dreams connecting Taiwan to the world. The "Miracle of Taiwan" lies in the kindness, creativity, courage, and unity of its people, turning ordinary dreams into the world's light.