Otomys is proud to congratulate artist Dapeng Liu on his selection as a finalist in The 2026 Sovereign Asian Art Prize, Asia's most prestigious contemporary art prize, presented by the Sovereign Art Foundation in Hong Kong.
This recognition is a testament to the extraordinary depth of Dapeng Liu’s practice. Born in Beijing and based in Sydney, Dapeng creates work that sits at the intersection of his cross-cultural identity, interrogating the past and present of the fusion between East and West through contemporary landscape painting infused with traditional storytelling, deep thinking, and a striking command of colour, composition, and form.
His selection for the Sovereign Asian Art Prize, one of the most competitive and internationally regarded platforms for contemporary art across the Asia-Pacific, speaks to a practice of sustained intellectual ambition and rare visual sophistication. A three-time Archibald Prize finalist, Dapeng's works are held in private and public collections in Australia and internationally.
We look forward to seeing his work presented in Hong Kong alongside an exceptional cohort of artists from across the region.
Congratulations, Dapeng!
April 13, 2026
