Huawei announces the winners of the HUAWEI GoPaint Contest, an initiative that is part of their partnership with the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA) and The One Academy. This contest invited students from these institutions to unleash their creativity using the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2” and the HUAWEI M-Pencil 3rd Generation powered by NearLink Technology.
This collaboration allowed students and lecturers from ASWARA and The One Academy to participate in the global HUAWEI GoPaint Contest, showcasing their digital art on an international platform. This effort aligns with Huawei’s aim to promote innovation and creativity in education through technology.
Huawei is excited to reveal the winners of this year’s GoPaint contest, who showcased exceptional creativity and skill using the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2” and M-Pencil.
Childlike Curiosity by Shir Liz Hoo
Among the six Malaysian winners out of twelve global winners, Hoo Shir Liz won the Best Visual award for her piece “Childlike Curiosity.” Her work stood out for its outstanding visual composition, use of color, and intricate details.
The Lively City by Raduan Norudin
Raduan Norudin received the Best Storytelling award for “The Lively City,” a piece that beautifully narrates urban vibrancy and community spirit through stunning digital art.
Huawei also recognizes the honorable mentions for their remarkable talent and creativity:
HUAWEI GoPaint Contest Winners:
- Best Storytelling (USD 5,000)
- Raduan Norudin, Assistant Director of Costume and Makeup Istana Budaya
- The Lively City
- Best Visual (USD 5,000)
- Hoo Shir Liz, Student at The One Academy
- Childlike Curiosity
- Honorable Mentions (USD 2,000 each)
- Haryati Mohd Ehsan, Comic Artist and Lecturer at ASWARA
- The Graceful Lions
- Pang Hui Ying, Student at The One Academy
- Cultural Inheritance
- Nur Nadhilah Batrishya Bt. Suhaili, Student at Kolej Vokasional Kuala Selangor
- Perempuan Melayu Terakhir
- Nurul Husna Binti Mokhtar, Student at ASWARA
- Inspiration
Event Highlights
Prof. Ts. Dr. Khairul Azril Ismail, Deputy Rector of Academic ASWARA, expressed appreciation for Huawei’s support, noting the significant impact on students’ creativity and learning. Mr. Tatsun Hoi, Chairman of The One Academy, emphasized the transformative experience for students, highlighting the power of technology in expanding artistic horizons.
Huawei MatePad 11.5″S PaperMatte Edition
Tablets have become essential tools for education, productivity, and entertainment. Huawei’s latest release, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5″S PaperMatte Edition, offers a unique PC-like experience with its advanced PaperMatte Display technology. This tablet provides a vivid, paper-like display and a natural writing experience with the HUAWEI M-Pencil equipped with NearLink technology, making it a powerful tool for digital creation.
The HUAWEI GoPaint app, included with the tablet, offers an immersive digital painting experience with realistic brush strokes and textures, multiple layers, high frame rate, and reduced latency, powered by the FangTian Painting Engine.
Pricing and Availability
The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5″S PaperMatte Edition is priced at RM2,499 and available in Violet and Space Grey. It can be purchased at HUAWEI Experience Stores, the official HUAWEI website, HUAWEI’s Official Store on Shopee, and the HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada. Exciting free gifts worth up to RM2,046, including the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard, HUAWEI Mouse, HUAWEI M-Pencil, and vouchers up to RM200, are available with every purchase made until 28 June 2024.