Youth Group
World Heritage Painting Competition 2023
PLATINUM
Seongbin Yoon (Korean)
The piece is inspired by the world heritage “Aldabra”, a beautiful native atoll. Although Aldabra is protected by UNESCO, some of the tortoises struggle from ocean trash. Having conconcted an idea that presents the sustainable method of expressing the environmental problem, I used only recyclable material to create a wearable dress. This shows that recyclable material can be used as a resource to make refined, Ready-to-wear clothes that people can wear in their daily lives. I hope the fashion industry starts to actively use more of these reusable materials to reduce the massive amount of waste attacking world heritage.
PLATINUM
Seoyun Kim (Korean)
Standing by Namhansanseong // Built in the 17th century, Namhansanseong (Fortress), located in Gyeonggi-do province, Korea, was designed as a temporary refuge for the city during emergency situations. While the gates and walls are surrounded by peaceful nature now, my mind conjures up scenes from history. I see bright skies and vibrant trees but also imagine the scenes of battle, of weapons clanging. I am awed at the memories Namhansanseong has and at the sheer number of people who have touched these posts before me. The title comes from the mindset that I want to “stand by” its historical role despite its secondary nature. (Arteast, KR)
PLATINUM
Fei Liu 刘非 (Chinese)
The Erechtheion of Athens // This artwork portraits the sculpture of the goddess at the Erechtheion of Athens. Viewing down from the temple, the modern city of Athens looks advanced and well repaired. In comparison , the statues , which due to all the history they had gone through , are eroded and partially disrepair. Thousands of year before, the temple and sculptures were built as a protection for the people of Athens, and even now, they still stood there indestructibly and elegantly. (Tree Art, SG)
PLATINUM
Katie Chen SiQi 陈思琪 (Chinese)
Roaming in Dunhuang // The Dunhuang Mogao Caves are not only a world cultural heritage site but have also been inscribed on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. Specifically, it has been included in three projects: "Ancient Chinese Calligraphy Art," "Chinese Traditional Opera," and the "Silk Road." This further demonstrates the importance and value of Dunhuang Mogao Caves as a cultural heritage site, not only in China but also around the world. However, due to the passage of time and natural factors, these cave paintings and sculptures have suffered varying degrees of damage and destruction, making it imperative for more people to pay attention to and protect them. They are treasures and cultural legacies of all humanity. (Tree Art, SG)
GOLD
Shun Xiang Leong (Malaysian)
Mount Kinabalu (Gunung Kinabalu) is the most dramatic feature in Sabah and the tallest peak between the Himalayas & the New Guinea.It is one of the safest and most conquerable peaks in the world.
GOLD
Jena Kim (Korean)
Three-story Stone Pagoda in Yongjangsa Valle // The three-story stone pagoda was constructed in Korea during the Shila Kingdom about the year 700. It is renowned for its blending beauty with the surrounding natural beauty. The fact that it is perched on a mountain rock adds to its uniqueness. Even though the architecture is outdated, it nevertheless has its own charm, making it spectacular to simply observe. It is situated in the Unesco-designated city of Kyungjoo, which is home to numerous priceless buildings including the ruins of the Shila Dynasty's former capital. I simply want to convey balance between the pagoda and the serenity of the surrounding landscape. (Arteast, KR)
GOLD
Yuxuan Lin Allen 林煜轩 (Chinese)
Sanxingdui: Unearthing the Enigmatic Bronze Age Culture in China // Sanxingdui is a remarkable archaeological site in Guanghan, China, known for its discovery of a major Bronze Age culture. The site has yielded numerous artifacts, including bronze masks, statues, and jade objects, that have shed light on a previously unknown civilization. Sanxingdui remains a significant cultural and historical site in China. (Tree Art, SG)
GOLD
Tan Hong Hua 陈泓桦 (Singaporean)
Forest of Yakushima // Yakushima forest is a primeval temperate rainforest extending from the centre of the almost round-shaped, mountainous Yakushima Island. Situated 60 km off the southernmost tip of Kyushu Island in the southwestern end of Japanese archipelago, the island is located at the interface of the palearctic and oriental biotic regions. (Tree Art, SG)
GOLD
Quinton Quek 郭信雳 (Malaysian)
The Great Wall Of China // I painted "The Great Wall Of China" because it's historical, it's been there for centuries. After all the years, the building itself is still visible today. I used a dry brush and gently tap on the canvas to make the trees and also the leaves. And used the palette knife to make the mountains, and used normal paint brushes for the bridge and used thin brush for the details of the Great Wall. The reason why I chose the trees to be orange and red is because I want the viewer to feel comfortable, the colour represents the feeling of autumn fall, cold and relaxing. (Tree Art, SG)
GOLD
Dareen Wong 黄文芯 (Singaporean)
Tasmanian woods // The waterfall surrounding the tasmanion wood shows the focus on the waterfall as the color blue pops out and you can just imagine listening to the chirping of the birds and even the water splashing down, this allows you to calm down. (Tree Art, SG)
GOLD
Nikita 古欣颖 (Indonesian)
Gate of Heaven Lempuyang Temple // A balinese temple gate located on Mount Lempuyang, ranking the most popular cultural architecture in indonesia which shall not be missed. (Tree Art, SG)
SILVER
Chervone Wuan (Singaporean)
On Winsor & Newton Acrylic Canvas-textured A3 Size (297mm x 420 mm) 300 gsm paper, this piece of acrylic painting illustrates Japan's UNESCO World Heritage site: the Itsukushima Shinto Shrine. With a pastel green palette, a dreamy mountainscape is established in the distance, coupled with streaks of cirrus clouds spanning across the energetic azure sky. This sentiment is also evoked from the orange-yellow reflection of the Torii gate on the navy-blue waves. Akin to koi fish, the reflection depicts the revitalising spiritual energy of the Itsukushima-jinja, in which its iconic floating Torii gate is centralised in perfect harmony with nature.
SILVER
Eun Hee Lim (Malaysian)
Malacca is the oldest ancient city in Malaysia. The city is most characterized by traditional architecture which brings together cultural heritage of multinational styles. The winding, narrow streets and jagged buildings showing the unique style of the historical capital of Malacca. We can explore the beauty of ancient cities through history, culture, historical sites, multi-ethnicity and traditional cuisine. Art material: Watercolor; Dimension: A3 (297 x 420 mm) (Children Creative Art Centre, MY)
SILVER
ZiQi Chui (Malaysian)
These two drawings represent my deepest passions and interests. The first one is a depiction of Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth. As an adventurous person, I have always dreamt of climbing it, overcoming one of the world's greatest challenges, and becoming one of the rare challengers who has reached the summit. Although I have yet to achieve this dream, I drew it out as a way to bring it one step closer to reality. The second one is a sketch completely drawn based on my memories of exploring my beloved hometown, Penang. I used only one pencil and kept the drawing black and white to express the island's history and ancient taste fully. This is a small island where I have spent 95% of my life. Although it is small, there is so much to explore, and every time I venture out, I discover something new and impressive. In this drawing, I captured a scene from the famous Georgetown area in Penang, where I was fully drawn into the vintage architecture. I couldn't wait to draw it out when I saw it for the first time, and it became a way for me to preserve and celebrate the beauty of my hometown.
SILVER
Lau Fong Ting 劉昉庭 (Hong Kong)
A3尺寸的作品以客家土樓為描繪對象,以塑膠彩及油粉彩為媒介。我以中國最大的八邊形土樓道韻樓為形,其背景亦繪出土樓內外共同構成的八卦圖布局。雖然土樓己例入世界文化遺產,但仍身陷越來越少人居住和世代風雨以致成危樓的困局。從此畫中的龍亦痛苦地掙扎。因此有望通過畫作,引起更多人研究維修和保育土樓。
SILVER
Janice Tee Xin Wei 郑歆薇 (Malaysian)
两幅图画的原材料是水彩,纸张的尺寸分别是A3和B4的. 文化遗产记载了人类的生活痕迹,因此人们可以发掘历史上人们的生活状况,也象征着各国的代表。文化遗产是历史留给人类的财富。两幅图画中包含了各国的文化遗产,例如古埃及金字塔,中国万里长城,马来西亚斜塔,美国自由女神像等。
SILVER
Shan Hui Leong (Malaysian)
马六甲是马来西亚历史最悠久的古城、马六甲州的首府。它位于马六甲海峡北岸,马六甲河穿城而过。该城始建于1403年,曾是马六甲王国的都城,1511年沦为葡萄牙殖民地。1641年为荷兰占据。1826年成为英国海峡殖民地一部分。马来西亚第一位首相拉曼在1956年2月20日宣布马来西亚独立,其仪式就是在马六甲的草场举行的。后因马六甲河口的淤塞和槟城、新加坡的兴起,城市地位下降。产橡胶、椰子、水果与稻米等。以工艺品著称于国内外。与吉隆坡和新加坡通航空线和公路。港口为橡胶出口和大米、白糖等杂货的进口港。郊区亚沙汉山是马来西亚最早的橡胶种植园诞生地,附近巴株美连南的鱼类研究所在东南亚颇具规模。基督堂于1753年建造,反映荷兰建筑风格。该建筑收藏手工制作的教堂长凳,无缝天窗,一个圣经的铜复制品,一块用亚美尼亚文书写的基石 ,一件《最后的晚餐》的复制品。圣方济各·沙勿略堂的石雕方济各·沙勿略堂: 这座哥特式教堂由法国的Paderi Fabre神父建造于1849年,纪念16世纪来到东南亚的天主教传教士,“东方使徒”方济各·沙勿略。
SILVER
Raina Lakhamraju (Indian)
This painting, titled 'World Windows', consists of acrylic paint on A3 canvas. It shows the range of beauty found around the world in the form of World Heritage Sites(the painting showcases the Taj Mahal, Great Wall of China, Serengeti National Park, and Acropolis of Athens). The painting additionally includes people native to the countries that are included, further highlighting this diversity. Through the showcase of gorgeous landscape, architecture, and features, this painting demonstrates the unique beauty of both sites and people that exist around the world.
SILVER
Angie Shen 沈子涵 (Chinese)
冬季苏州园林——中国文化里有一种对季节的敏感,苏州园林也是如此。冬日的苏州园林,少了些喧哗骚动,多了些贤淑幽静。冬日的风景是单调、苍凉的,少有红花绿叶,反倒是能让人欣赏到另类的淳朴。
紫禁城一隅——“当其无,有室之用。”一直以来,中国人都爱借道家的哲学来说明“没有”和“有”的关系。中国建筑最大的特色就是“没有”。所以,房子里就有明月、清风,会下雨,又有晴天。紫禁城一隅把“没有”体现得淋漓尽致。
SILVER
Chen Guangran (Chinese)
Yuanmingyuan The main building of my work is a large-scale royal garden in the Qing Dynasty in China: it is called "Yuanmingyuan". Yuanmingyuan brings together the most exquisite skills of Chinese and foreign gardening, but unfortunately it was burned in 1860. In the painting, I stand the Yuanmingyuan in the contrast of the morning glow and auspicious clouds. The hand of the goddess falling from the sky is reshaping its lost part of the land. In the bright golden light, this human treasure known as the "Garden of Ten Thousand Gardens" seems to restore its past demeanour. In addition, the flying dragon surrounds the sky It adds a strong Chinese demeanour. Maybe one day it can really be shown to the world again. (Let Colour Soar, SG)
SILVER
Ke JingYu (Chinese)
earth buildings of Hakka // The Hakka Earth Buildings in Fujian, China have a long history, large scale, and strange shapes.They are unique large-scale residential forms in the world.The building is mainly circular, with magical gun holes and protective facilities, and is equipped with a sound transmission communication system to prevent fire and theft, attack and earthquake, in short, it is solid! A family castle that has gone through many vicissitudes and shows the wisdom of the ancients. (Let Colour Soar, SG)
SILVER
Gao Chang Clare 高畅 (Singaporean)
日本印象 JAPAN IMPRESSION // I chose Japanese heritage sites as they are iconic features of enriching Japan culture which should be protected. The majestic sites bear striking similarities: vibrant colours such as deep blues, reddish-oranges, pale greens, gold clad structures and unique architecture like curves of roofs and wooden structuring.The center of the showcase is the Genjo-sanzoin's Octagonal Hall at the Yakushiji temple in Nara and a Maiko, a traditional Japanese performing artist sitting upon itsukushima shrine; her headdress and costume are embellished with iconic motifs and patterns.Alongside these, are Mt.fuji, a pagoda, shitennoji, a traditional fan, sakura blossoms, Koinobori. (Let Colour Soar, SG)
SILVER
Yu Youran Serena (Singaporean)
Singapore’s Verdant and arboreal paradise // In the artwork below i have illustrated singapore’s one and only national heritage site, Singapore Botanics Garden. It is our National pide, and also a national identity icon that plays a significant role in defining our unique country. By using perspective, i have illustrated the landmarks in singapore botanic garden under thr warm and calming sunlight, giving a homely feeling. I also illustrated a singapre merlion, as a symbolism as our National icon and Singapre identity. (Let Colour Soar, SG)
SILVER
Jasmine Gan Jie Min (Singaporean)
Capturing Paris: A Snapshot of Culture and Architecture // As the sun sets over Paris, the main character stands on the banks of the Seine, camera in hand. Behind them, the Eiffel Tower rises majestically into the sky, while the Louvre and Notre-Dame loom in the distance. The scent of freshly baked croissants and the sound of accordion music fill the air, immersing the character in the rich cultural tapestry of the City of Light. With a click of the shutter, they capture a moment in time that will forever be etched in their memory. (Tree Art, SG)
SILVER
Maggie Huang Xinya (Hong Kong)
颐和仙境 // 梦里看见的剩下了遗憾和残败。八国 联军摧毁了,历史留给我们的宝藏,给之后每一代来这里遥望历史的人们留下了不可磨灭的悲寂之感,这般残败的美学俨然变得厚重,看着佛像粘着的 痕迹,不是时问的痕迹而是不同的痕迹,让原本应该没有隔阂的艺术变得凄哀不可言说,它仿佛一个本不该流泪的世问最美的少女,却满脸泪水的诉说着她遭遇了的这一切。 (Tree Art, SG)
SILVER
Julia Shaw (Australian)
Family Heritage // I chose these 3 locations because of the lifelong memories I have made at these locations such as in Florence Italy, but also because by visiting 天壇 and Portmagee in Ireland, I have connected with my family heritage even more. I drew these to celebrate their long histories and rich cultures and hope that they survive for future generations to see their beauty. (Tree Art, SG)
SILVER
Amy Chen Aijia 陈艾嘉 (Chinese)
the end of time // the statue of christ the redeemer is a world heritage monument. in my artwork, the statue in the depths of the great barrier reef in Australia. How did this statue end up in Australia? something we might never know. the great barrier reef is filled with colorful corals and fish of all color and sizes, there is a beautiful ray of light shining above the horizon lighting the reef and the statue. (Tree Art, SG)
SILVER
Eric Zhu (Chinese)
The Great Wall Of China // The Dragons are very mysterious creatures in Chinese culture. The dragons are regarded as God. The chinese are also known as the dragon’s descendants. The dragons are so powerful that they can summon the wind and rain. And the dragons always protect the people on this land, ensure them to have a peaceful and prosperous life. (Tree Art, SG)