Cat A, Second Place: “When Geh Min Saved Chek Jawa” by Damien Ng Jun Zhe
Dr Geh Min is one of the Singapore’s foremost conservationists. Her love for nature has led to the preservation of the Chek Jawa Wetlands. The area, which boasts great biodiversity, was due to be turned into a military training zone but the plan was called off after submissions by conservationists. I researched on the different plants and animals in Chek Jawa that were saved by Dr Geh Min. I included some of them in my drawing. These include the crocodiles, lobsters, and crabs. One of the plants that I drew was Singapore Rhododendron which has purple flowers. The leaves are edible and are used to treat diarrhea. Mangroves are also iconic in Chek Jawa with its hanging breathing roots. I drew the bridge that brings us closer to the nature walks in Chek Jawa. The bridge signifies the connection that Dr Geh Min helped in bringing humans closer to nature.