Krystina Arielle was the host last night at the 2024 running of the Concept Art Awards and Lucasfilm legend Doug Chiang received the Lifetime Achievement Award, following in the footsteps of such luminaries as Ralph McQuarrie, Jean “Moebius” Giraud, Syd Mead, Ron Cobb and Iain McCaig. Joining in with the ceremony was none other than George Lucas, who sent a message via video congratulating Doug.
Tonight I hosted the Concept Art Awards where Doug Chiang received a Lifetime Achievement award. Nothing could have prepared me for a wild George Lucas appearing (via video message) to congratulate him. A much deserved award for an incomparable Star Wars titan pic.twitter.com/45y9uBVbqP
— Krystina Arielle (@KrystinaArielle) October 27, 2024
The annual Concept Art Awards are judged by a panel of industry experts and recognize excellence in character, creature, vehicle/prop, environment, keyframe, color keys, and visual development. The 2024 Concept Art Awards will be held on Saturday, October 26th at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium during LightBox Expo and celebrates professional, independent, and student work, along with a Rising Star, LBX Luminary, Community Icon, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. You need a LightBox Expo badge to attend the show.
Congratulations to Doug on his richly deserved award.
