Lo Yong Jia, Denisse Lee Hai Ning, Ceres Yeow Yi Jun, Lee Yan man, Lim Xin Ying, The Journey Home

Lo Yong Jia, Denisse Lee Hai Ning, Ceres Yeow Yi Jun, Lee Yan man, Lim Xin Ying, The Journey Home, Mixed media on canvas

This artwork advocates for environmental care by highlighting the impact of human waste on marine life. Bubble wrap, broken glass, and potato sacks symbolise beach pollution, surrounding a turtle forced to swim through debris. It urges viewers to reflect on their actions and adopt more mindful, sustainable habits. t calls for greater awareness and responsibility, urging viewers to reconsider their relationship with nature and to protect the environment for future generations through mindful and sustainable choices.

See and Wonder

• How would the turtles survive if their beach continues to be covered in human waste?

• What does the contrast between the clean ocean and polluted shore tell us about human responsibility?

• Does this artwork remind you of any real-life places where nature is affected by pollution?

Activity:

• Imagine you are the turtle returning to a polluted shore. Write its thoughts and feelings in about 20 words.

• Design a poster to raise awareness about pollution and to encourage humans to protect the environment.