2026 Certificate of Excellence, Grade 11
- Kaixin Bian
- Beneath the Flag, the Music Rose, 2026
- Digital Art
Teacher: Jihoon Lee
School: JHL Studio, Bellevue, Washington, US
Excerpt from artist’s Impact Statement: "Whether in a concert hall or on the battlefield, whether being a talented composer or a brave soldier, Europe proved that music has the unifying power that can transcend race and the brutality of war."
Read the artist's Impact Statement.
Learn more about Unsung Hero: James Reese Europe
- Collections: Art Gallery, James Reese Europe, Wartime