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.
"Vivid Depth" by Yoonsuh Chloe Lee, Age 13, Republic of Korea
Artist's Statement: After researching about deep sea ocean, I discovered a cute creature named "Dumbo Octopus". It grabbed my attention the moment I saw a picture of it. However, I realized that not many people acknowledge the existence of various different kinds of deep sea creatures. Therefore, I wanted people to recognize the "hidden wonders in the deep", including all the undiscovered creatures masked in the deep dark ocean. As a result, I decided to approach to this theme in a unique way. I tried to make the artwork as bright and colorful as possible, in contrast with the deep ocean, so that people understand the meaning of my artwork and hope that the deep ocean creatures can be seen and recognized by more people.
