The response to our 2024 Science Without Borders® Challenge has been overwhelming! We’ve been blown away by the sheer number of submissions we received from aspiring young artists worldwide. Earlier this 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 Canada, India, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan, 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, “Hidden Wonders of the Deep.” In their artwork, students portrayed a variety of deep-sea creatures, such as anglerfish, strawberry squid, basket stars, Japanese spider crabs, oarfish, and tubeworms. They also depicted mysterious deep-sea environments like whale falls and hydrothermal vents. We were amazed by these students’ 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.
"GALAXIAS - A Galaxy in the Sea" by Muhammad Faris Izzudin, Age 16, Indonesia
Artist's Statement: Darkness, low temperatures, high current pressures, and a lack of food sources all describe the precarious situation in the deep ocean. However, behind all these facts, the deep sea holds various wonders and mysteries that are interesting to study and uncover. This work depicts an octopus, symbolized by several tentacles, releasing its ink. Where in the ink is stored an unexpected exoticism. Octopus as a symbol of reason and intelligence represents humans and technology. Technology advancement will open up great opportunities for humans to delve deeper into the mysteries of the ocean. Here, I want to show that, in the deep sea, there are amazing creations. Relief motifs and lines depict how intense the water pressure is down there, dark and simple colors represent the mystery of the incredible diversity of marine organisms. This is a galaxy in the sea. A space filled with limitations yet holding millions of wonders.
Stay tuned! We will announce the winners in the next couple of weeks.
