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.
"Enhydra" by Jessie Park, Age 15, Singapore
ARTIST’S STATEMENT: Sea otters are now endangered. Once abundant, the sea otter population is steadily declining due to hunting, pollution, etc. It is true that sea pollution is caused by the human race. We're indiscriminately destroying the environment for our own gain. In “Enhydra”, I wanted to illustrate that though ocean pollution has endangered countless amounts of species, it’s still not too late to help. This painting shows a sea otter floating in water, surrounded by trash as if it's a blanket. The sea is contaminated with black, muddy water and gray-toned dead fish, but there's also a part of the sea that is completely unaffected. It’s filled with colorful corals and tropical fish. Against the backdrop of a bamboo forest and a colorful sky, the clear water flowing through is a symbol of the human effort to purify the environment and save the Earth from the crisis of the Sixth Extinction.
Stay tuned! We will announce the winners in the next couple of weeks.
