Lafang × CKAD Oriental Aesthetic Art Festival Calls for Entries by June 10
Overview
Lafang Cosmetics Co., Ltd. (Shanghai A-share: 603630) and STU’s Cheung Kong School of Art and Design (CKAD) jointly launch the “Herbal Paint Orient, Medicinal Fragrance Builds Beauty” Oriental Aesthetic Creative Arts Festival, calling for student submissions on Chinese herbal medicine themes. Hosted by CKAD and Dexin College, the project is part of a university-industry research collaboration.
Winning works will be permanently displayed in the dedicated art exhibition area of Lafang’s new headquarters, reflecting the brand’s “Oriental Care, Heritage & Innovation” identity.
Eligibility
Full-time STU undergraduate and graduate students; individual or team entries accepted.
Four Categories
| Track | Theme | Spec | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Oriental Scrolls (Creative Painting) | A3 (297×420 mm) | Any style — Chinese style, ink wash, abstract, textured, watercolor, oil, etc.; include 100–200 word statement |
| B | Plants as Poetry (Plant-Based Creative Painting) | A3 (297×420 mm) | Must include real plant specimens; durable, well-preserved, odor-free; label plant names and medicinal effects |
| C | Natural History (Plant Specimens) | Min 150×200 mm, 1–3 cm thick | Preserve roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits via drying; label Chinese name, Latin name, medicinal use, date, creator |
| D | Cycle of Aesthetics (Art Installation) | Open | Use Lafang’s empty bottles, packaging, and pump heads to create large displays, landscape pieces, interactive or functional installations; emphasize sustainability |
The organizer provides herbal specimen materials for Tracks B and C, and installation materials for Track D. Selected Track A and B works will be framed by the organizer.
Schedule
- Registration: June 6 – June 10, 2026
- Submission: June 10 – September 10, 2026
Awards
Judged by a joint university–industry panel. All shortlisted entrants receive Lafang’s official collection certificate.
| Award Tier | Quota |
|---|---|
| Grand — Gold Pistil | 1 |
| Grand — Silver Pistil | 2 |
| Grand — Bronze Pistil | 3 |
| Special — Master Painter / Shennong Naturalist / Cultural Heritage / Innovation / Spiritual Insight | 1 each |
| Merit | 10 |
Each tier comes with prize money, gifts, trophies, or certificates.
Benefits
The organizer highlights three core benefits for participants:
- Inclusion: Official A-share company collection certificate; works become part of Lafang’s brand cultural assets
- Presence: Awarded works permanently displayed at Lafang’s new HQ space with the creator’s signature retained
- Growth: Outstanding participants enter Lafang’s talent reserve pool; top winners receive internship fast-track passes and campus recruitment final-round priority
How to Apply
- Register online by June 10 at https://www.wjx.top/vm/ODZxYKe.aspx
- Join the official WeChat group by scanning the QR code after registration for materials, tutorials, case studies, and Q&A
- Create and submit offline per your chosen track’s specifications; the submission location will be announced in the WeChat group
Source: STU OA Notice (Cheung Kong School of Art and Design, Dexin College)