Cat C, Honourable Mention: “Inspiring a Greener Tomorrow” by Cao Shulan Sarah
My artwork is inspired by Kirtida Mekani and her remarkable contributions to nature, which have made our nation greener than ever before. Using a combination of watercolor, markers, and white highlighting pen, I have captured the diverse flora and fauna that enrich our environment, such as the rain tree, cannonball tree, and various animals like birds and marine creatures. At the bottom of the piece, a young Kirtida is depicted pointing at a pile of compost—an image symbolizing the moment that opened her eyes to the beauty of nature and ignited her lifelong commitment to environmental conservation. Her significant efforts in protecting the environment have left a lasting impact, and I hope her story inspires others to join the movement to preserve and cherish our planet. Kirtida Mekani has deeply inspired me, and I aspire to follow in her footsteps one day.