Koh Pei Yi Kelly

Theme: Gratitude in Action

Merit, School Category, 2025

Artist statement:

The circle is the earth, our earth. The hand is holding the earth as we are saving and supporting it, which symbolises helping people or animals who are in need and being grateful for the kindness given to them. The fish and snake wrapping around the earth symbolises healing and a long healthy life. You can see some water dripping and bread at the back of the earth to show that we do not only need to extend gratitude only to do who have donated their blood or organs. We can also be grateful for a smallest things like receiving bread or water from people, which can be seen within the earth. And the blue flowers symbolise gratitude.

About the Artist

Koh Pei Yi Kelly, 16
Hillgrove Secondary School