Yang Jinglin

Theme: Making a difference that endures across time

Fourth Place, School Category, 2024

Artist statement:

My artwork, 'Timeless Gift: The Legacy of Organ Donation', encapsulates the enduring impact of organ donation through the metaphor of a pocket watch. The heart within the watch symbolises the gift of life that continues to beat across time. Surrounding the watch are butterflies, representing transformation and new beginnings, while the flowers and vines signify growth and the nurturing nature of this selfless act. This piece aims to convey the profound and lasting effects of organ donation, highlighting how a single generous act can ripple through days, months, and years, touching countless lives and creating an everlasting legacy of hope and renewal.

About the Artist

Yang Jinglin, 17
Canberra Secondary School