Awards celebrate emerging Asian artists' take on issues

An artist can evolve at any stage of his life or career, as long as the diversity of his works grips people, says Honor Harger, a judge of the Prudential Eye Awards.

The annual awards, launched in Singapore two years ago, recognize emerging Asian artists with the potential of reaching a wider international audience.

This year, 15 artists, whose ages range from 27 to 44, caught the award committee's attention.