Winners

Air pollution affects 99% of the world. If we don’t do something this photo could become our reality. Air pollution can be caused by many things such as vehicle exhaust, factories and natural gases. People living in Montreal inhale enough pollutants each year to make up for smoking 124 cigarettes. To help we can do many things such as composting as well as walking or riding a bike instead of driving. Air pollution is reversible, but we need to work hard for a breath of hope.

My art is intended to raise awareness about the harmful effects of light bulb pollution. The image of a green plant inside an overheating bulb represents the threat of this type of pollution to the world. The plant in this picture is meant to represent the struggles for the plant to survive in an environment that is not favourable to its growth, as other species also struggle to adapt to the changes brought because of the use of artificial light. I hope that my artwork will inspire people to take action to reduce their own contribution to light bulb pollution.

Despite this dark side, there is also a certain beauty to be found in the invasive nature of flowers. Their persistence and resilience in the face of adversity can be awe-inspiring, and their vibrant colors and delicate petals are undeniably captivating. Through my art, I aim to explore this dichotomy, highlighting both the destructive and alluring qualities of these seemingly innocent plants.

This photo depicts the impact that students and the public has had on a forest behind my high school. I wanted to invoke a powerful image that highlights the negative impact of human activity has on the environment. The forest is one of many ecosystems impacted by humans carelessness. The sight of the discarded cans and bottles floating in the murky water is both alarming and distressing. This photo serves as a reminder that even seemingly small actions like littering can have far-reaching consequences for the ecosystem. It is a call to action for students and the public to take responsibility for their actions and to make choices to protect the environment around them.

This photo explains how we are essentially setting our world on fire. With the continuous use of fossil fuels climate change is becoming irreversible. The ice caps are melting and our forests are burning down. These very things are the heart of our Earth and keep our ecosystems thriving. The heart is dying and homes for millions of wildlife are being destroyed each day from the chemicals in our atmosphere.

Pollution is a widespread problem across the globe, and fast food chains such as Tim Hortons only make the situation worse with their disposable cups that people are too lazy to find the proper place to dispose of their garbage. This image depicts an abandoned Tim Hortons cup in the middle of the woods, laid there almost purposefully to waste away for the next two centuries. Whether it becomes a home for a few bugs, or get washed away and stuck in a river bed, only God will ever know it’s fate.