PLANO, Texas, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars that make
glaciers, vehicles that disinfect the earth, mobile solutions to
cleaner water, and flying contraptions that save the world were
among the themes of artworks created by nine young artists selected
as this year's winners of the Toyota Dream Car USA Art Contest.
From the pool of Toyota's nine U.S. Winners, the Petersen
Automotive Museum awarded Jiawei (Jery)
Chen, age 14 of Florida, to
receive its inaugural Petersen Prestige Award for her "Fly Higher
with Toyota" drawing.
"In addition to being a well-executed artwork with a remarkable
composition, the museum selected Chen's design because it aligns
with our efforts to celebrate the past, present and future of the
automobile. Her vehicles harken to automobile design of the 1950s,
yet she brings them into the future, imagining a world of
eco-friendly flying cars," said Autumn
Nyiri, associate curator, Petersen Automotive Museum.
"Creating art makes me happy. It allows me to express my ideas
visually and share my happiness with others. I wanted to create a
car that was innovative in a healthy environment," said Chen.
Now in its 10th year, the Toyota Dream Car
USA Art Contest is designed to
inspire creativity in youth and imagine the future of mobility.
The nine U.S. youth winners and three Honorable
Mention Award recipients for this year's contest are:
U.S. WINNERS – Age Category 1 (Youth, ages 4-7
years)
Gold Award: "Gadget Toyota Car" by Hahrin
Vivian Chiang, age 7, Santa Monica,
California
Silver Award: "Disinfection Vehicle" by Xinyu Yi, age 6, Wellesley, Massachusetts
Bronze Award: "Pure Water Vehicle" by Lea Haeun Shin, age 6, Los Angeles, California
Honorable Mention: "Moon Car"
by Olivia Yoo, age 7, South Lyon, Michigan
U.S. WINNERS – Age Category 2 (Youth, ages 8-11 years)
Gold Award: "Ocean Eco Car" by Brendan Park, age 10, Los Angeles, California
Silver Award: "Dream Car That Makes Glaciers" by
Junyoung Kim, age 10, Fairfax, Virginia
Bronze Award: "Saver of Earth" by Reena Fu, age 10, Diamond Bar, California
Honorable Mention: "The Nar-Whale Car" by Grace Sun, age 10, Livingston, New Jersey
U.S. WINNERS – Age Category 3 (Youth, ages 12-15 years)
Gold Award: "Magical Bubble Car" by Chloe Hyoleen Kim, age
14, Issaquah, Washington
Silver Award: "Fly Higher with Toyota" by Jiawei (Jery) Chen, age 14, Montverde, Florida
Bronze Award: "Saving the Future" by Olivia Hur, age 12, La
Crescenta, California
Honorable Mention: "Lightbulb Car" by Lynn Sun, age 12, Livingston, New Jersey
"Many of these young artists shared their joy and excitement
that this contest brought to them as they imagined the future of
mobility," said Sean Suggs, group
vice president, Toyota Social Innovation. "We thank the thousands
of youth across the country who created amazing designs and worked
so hard to create such unique works of art."
"We are excited to exhibit the creations of these
next-generation designers in the museum. These submissions have
impressed all of us and we cannot wait to see them displayed," said
Terry L. Karges, executive director
of the Petersen Automotive Museum.
In addition to the Petersen Automotive Museum, this year, Toyota
partnered with 10 other museums, 12 school districts, and 19
dealerships across the United
States to share information about the contest and distribute
educational resources within their communities. In Los Angeles, the effort continues with a
unique collaboration involving undergraduate students from
California State University, Dominguez
Hills who will work over the coming summer to create
3D-printed interpretations of the contest's award-winning
designs.
Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan held the first worldwide contest in
2004. Nearly 90 countries now host their own national contests. To
learn about the world contest, visit www.Toyota-DreamCarArt.com.
The U.S. website is www.ToyotaDreamCarUSA.com.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in
the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing
sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus
brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. Toyota has created a
tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the
U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering,
and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9
manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in
Alabama that begins production in
2021.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in
STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual
education hub
at www.TourToyota.com with an
immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S.
manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free
STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips
and more. For more information about Toyota,
visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.
About Petersen Automotive Museum
The Petersen Automotive Museum has one of the largest public
automotive collections in the world. A global brand recognized as a
center for automotive thought, the museum attracts and engages auto
enthusiasts worldwide. This year, its expanding selection of
digital content has resulted in a 60% increase in international
visitation and 40% increase in visitation by women. Popular among
all include the now-virtual editions of Petersen Car Week, private
collection tours of The Vault (features over 250 iconic and rare
vehicles), educational field trips, and global "Cars & Coffee"
events. To learn more, visit www.petersen.org. The Petersen
Automotive Museum Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
charity.
Contact: Melissa Richardson
Banks
info@ToyotaDreamCarUSA.com (213)
537-4483
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