The response to our Science Without Borders® Challenge has been overwhelming! We’ve been blown away by the sheer number of submissions that we received from aspiring young scientists and artists all over the world. Last week, we proudly unveiled the finalists in the 11-14 age group, and now, we’re ecstatic to announce the finalists in the 15-19 year-old category.
These young artists hail from all corners of the globe, including China, Indonesia, Korea, the Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. You will be amazed at their incredible artwork and how well they captured the essence of the theme, “The Sixth Extinction.” Students depicted a diverse range of endangered marine animals in their artwork including whales, fish, polar bears, sharks, sea otters, horseshoe crabs, seals, and crocodiles. We were amazed by these students’ boundless creativity, execution of the theme, and artistic abilities.
Without further ado, please meet our talented 15-19 year old finalists! These exceptional artists have not only showcased their incredible talents but also their unwavering passion for marine conservation.
"The World in Our Hands" by Charissa Laurelia Nadine, Age 17, Indonesia
ARTIST’S STATEMENT: We seem to take more than we give. Horseshoe crabs AKA the world's living fossils are a gem to the biomedical industry due to the miraculous properties of their blue blood. Constant harvesting and bleeding these creatures to near death has impacted their population in many corners of the world, bringing them closer to extinction with every sold bottle. This painting illustrates how humanity should change its course of action, using our technology not for self-interest, but for the wellness of all existence. Until we find a suitable medicinal alternative, we should be kind to marine life, preserving or "cloning" them as this painting suggests by artificial means or simply by maintaining their habitats. After all, we're borrowing what they can offer to make the world a better place. Why must we destroy it with our greed?
