Get ready to be inspired! The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is delighted to reveal the finalists of the 2024 Science Without Borders® Challenge. This year’s theme is “Hidden Wonders of the Deep,” and we challenged young artists from around the world to create a piece of artwork that highlights the beauty and importance of deep-sea creatures or ecosystems. We received over 1,700 entries from 82 different countries, making the selection process challenging yet rewarding.
Each submission, from intricate illustrations of mysterious deep-sea creatures to captivating depictions of unique deep-sea ecosystems, contributed a unique perspective to understanding the ocean’s mysteries. After careful deliberation, our judges have chosen finalists whose exceptional artwork exceeded expectations in creativity, originality, and adherence to the theme.
The submissions were breathtaking, and we’re eager for you to see them. Without further ado, here are the finalists for Ages 11-14 of the 2024 Science Without Borders® Challenge. Prepare to be amazed by their artwork, which showcases deep-sea creatures and ecosystems, emphasizing the urgent need to preserve the deep sea.
"Secrets Under the Sea" by Isabelle Chapman, Age 14, Taiwan, Province of China
Artist's Statement: My work depicts a small boat sailing on the smooth ocean at night. Everything looks peaceful, bathed in moonlight and stars. But then under the ocean, there lurks deep sea creatures, rolling in the lava, the only light source. They show that not everything is as seen on the surface and that two societies can easily coexist without the other knowing, like the people on the calm waters and the chaos of the deep sea creatures.
