2020 Science Without Borders® Challenge: High School Finalists
Congratulations to the high school finalists in our 2020 Science Without Borders® Challenge!, The theme of this year’s student art contest was “Take Action: Conserve Coral Reefs.” These top-10 finalists were chosen based on how well the artwork exemplified this year’s theme, the quality of the artwork, and the creativity and originality of their artwork. We hope you will be as impressed with the submissions we received as we were.
“Riding Toward a Better Tomorrow” by Rachelle Hu, Age 17, United States
Coral reefs are home to some of the most fascinating and diverse life forms on Earth, but they are under attack. Protecting coral reefs today must be a group effort. One way we can band together is to take public transportation, reducing pollution and preventing increased ocean temperatures or acidification. The girl is depicted riding a bus with a couple of occupants, and peers out the window. The bus drives toward the left, indicated by the direction that the passengers are facing. As the bus passes, light falls upon the coral, leading to vibrant colors and more biodiversity on the right side of the painting. There are more ambiguous patches of darkness on the left, where the influence of more ecologically sound transportation has not passed. Her gaze demonstrates how we can respectfully experience the beauty of coral reefs through taking more sustainable actions.
