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.
"A Gathering of Mysterious Deep-sea Creatures" by Kantapat Phanpom, Age 11, Thailand
Artist's Statement: Oarfish is a fish that hides many mysteries and stories beneath the deep sea. The Japanese believe that it is like the god of the sea to warn that disaster is coming. In my picture there will not be only Oarfish, also other kinds of fish with strange shapes that we might not normally see. The fish come together like a warm family under the sea. I used a combination of Thai art line but still maintain the uniqueness of the Oarfish.
