Winners 6th Edition
2025
Drawings
Identifier: #343
Winner
CHINA
National Water Museum of China
Our promise
National Water Museum of China, China. Shaoxing Youth Activity Center, Shaoxing. Zhang Xiuyi.
In the scene, humans, animals, and plants are performing a symbolic gesture—a shared promise to protect our planet, Earth together. This beautiful commitment reminds us: Water nurtures all life, and thriving ecosystems make Earth more vibrant! This is not just an ideal vision but a goal that requires our collective efforts to achieve. In the future, we must continue to raise awareness about water conservation, promote harmony between humanity and nature, and safeguard biodiversity. Together, let us uphold this shared promise and stride toward a brighter tomorrow.
Identifier: #340
Winner
CHINA
Yellow River Museum
Protecting water resources
Yellow River Museum, China. Zhengzhou Sihe Art School, Zhengzhou. Zhu Yuanrui.
Now the freshwater on the earth is constantly decreasing, which hasn’t been taken seriously by many people yet. Presented in the form of Chinese intangible cultural heritage, the work tries to reveal the preciousness of freshwater. Through this work, I hope more and more people realize the value of water and take their action to save and protect it.
Identifier: #335
Winner
SLOVENIA
Posavje Museum Brežice
What have we done?!
Posavje Museum Brežice, Slovenia. JZ. OŠ Marjana Nemca Radeče, Brežice. Žarja Gros.
The drawing presents how our waters are becoming more and more dirty, and how much trash we throw in it. I made it with tempera/guash.
Identifier: #370
Special Mention
ROMANIA
Aquatim, Water Museum Timisoara
The River Bega
Aquatim, Water Museum, Romania. Secondary School No. 24, Timisoara. 6th Grade.
The River BEGA is a collective work that highlights the importance of water for humans and other living things alike.
Bega crosses our city, Timișoara, and it is the main source of drinking water. Even though the river is deeply rooted in our collective consciousness, we often forget that its waters and banks are home to a rich variety of plants and wildlife. Rediscovering this diversity can help us see the river not just as a waterway, but as a living space — one that is worthy of our respect and protection.
Identifier: #359
Special Mention
USA
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
A tear for tomorrow
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, USA. Royal Oaks Steam Academy/CSArts-SGV, Duarte CA. Sylar Segovia.
My artwork, “A Tear for Tomorrow,” depicts the devastating impact of drought in Los Angeles. A young boy carries a near empty water bottle tears falling as he gazes at a dead fish on dry cracked earth. The Hollywood sign burns in the background, a stark symbol of the widespread threat. An empty fire hydrant emphasizes the inability to combat wildfires due to water scarcity. The boy represents future generations facing the consequences of our actions. His tears reflect the sadness and fear caused by the drought and loss of life. The dead fish symbolizes the damage to the ecosystems and the fragility of our environment. The burning Hollywood sign highlights how even iconic symbols are vulnerable. The empty hydrant represents our helplessness without water. My artwork is a call to action. We must conserve water – every drop counts. Small changes, like shorter showers and fixing leaks, can make a big difference. We need to protect our environment and ensure a better future for Our future generation. Let’s save water Let’s save life.
Identifier: #350
Special Mention
CHINA
LingquCanalMuseum
Lingqu Canal: Technology in harmony with nature
Lingqu Canal Museum, China. Xing'an County No. 4 Primary School, Guilin. Yang Simin.
Beside the world's first ship lock of the Lingqu Canal, automated purifiers safeguard the clear waves. Green trees, clear water and children enjoyed themselves playing in the water. The water here is so pure that it can be drunk directly. This is exactly the water we long for, a source of life jointly painted by nature and technology. This paintings emphasizes that technology (the automatic water purifier) is like a magic brush, collaborating with Lingqu Canal’s natural springs to craft beauty—concisely capturing the core vision.
Identifier: #331
Special Mention
PORTUGAL
Lisbon Water Museum
Hydrolympics
Lisbon Water Museum, Portugal. Escola Secundária da Amadora, Amadora. Paula Sofia Vera Cruz Medeiros.
This illustration anticipates the consequences that might be driven from our lifestyle, for instance the decrease of the availability of drinkable water. The jar on the pedestal that’s in the centre of the arena, carries the world’s last portion of water, and the gladiators are willing to fight for it until the last drop. The point of view of the observer, remits to our own responsibility in contributing to a more sustainable future. As emperors of our daily choices, we’ve got the power to control the way we consume this natural resource that belongs to every living being. We won’t need to fight for water, if we take good care of it.
Identifier: #328
Special Mention
CROATIA
Aquatika – Freshwater Aquarium Karlovac, Croatia.
The border of hope
Aquatika, Croatia. Dubovac Elementary School, Karlovac. Zoea Benković.
This painting powerfully shows the contrast between untouched nature and the threat of climate change. The left side is full of life – the river flows in shades of blue and green, the trees are lush, and a fish joyfully swims in the water. Sunlight filters through the branches, bringing warmth and hope. But the right side tells a different story. The gray tones slowly creep in, swallowing the colors of life. The trees seem lifeless, and the river no longer carries a fish but a bottle – a symbol of human neglect. The boundary between these two worlds has not yet been crossed, but the threat is real. There is still time. We can still stop this change. It is up to us to decide whether the river will continue to flow with life or become a lifeless reflection of our carelessness.
Identifier: #310
Special Mention
BRAZIL
Brazilian Water Museum
Tree of waters: Roots of life and hope
Brazilian Water Museum, Brazil. Integral School Padre Josino Morais Tavares, Palmas. Sophia Costa Oliveira.
The drawing depicts a tree made of fresh water, from which animals such as herons, frogs, capybaras, and fish emerge. It also nourishes forests, crops, and human communities, symbolizing the essential role of water in sustaining life. Each branch and root of the tree connects biodiversity with culture, illustrating that water is both a tangible and intangible cultural legacy.
Identifier: #371
Special Mention
INDIA
Living Waters Museum, India
A New Dawn
Living Waters Museum, India. aProCh – Riverside Education Foundation, Ahmedabad. Aahid Tinwala, Anaika Talati, Ayaan Nanavati, Ayaan Shah, Dheeyaan kakwani, Heer Utwani, Ishaya Raval, Kiyaan Patel, Krisha Awatramani, Krishna Sharma, Paarmi Mehta, Parv Jain Rajveer Patel, Reyna Chaturvedi, Riya Patel, Shanay Shah, Triana Patel, Yashvi Dutt, Yuvraj Soparkar, Rhidhaan Mehta, Diva Jain, Raag Shah, Harshika Sain, Myra Vachheta, Paridhi Singh, Dwij Tiwari, Arhaan Shah, Ishaan Sahay, Shiv Trivedi, Navneeta Deepan
India is a land of rivers. Rivers are considered a source of life and not a resource, in our country. Hence, they are worshipped. River Ganga, the longest river of India, nurtures and nourishes over 400 million people! That is why the river is also called mother Ganga. The largest human congregation on our planet the Mahakumbh mela of 2025, is a testimony of our faith in and respect and gratitude for the river Ganga. Ironically, we worship her as the sustainer of life, purifier of body and soul on the one hand, and on the other hand, we pollute the river thoughtlessly and cause her depletion by removing the green cover for selfish gains. But times are changing and it has dawned upon us to keep her and other rivers clean, plant new trees and maintain the forests! We have used our age-old folk art form called the Pattachitra or cloth-based scroll painting to tell the story of ' A New Dawn'.
Identifier: #289
Special Mention
ITALY
Water Museum of Venice
Water is life
Water Museum of Venice, Italy. Secondary school “A. Martini” of Peseggia di Scorzè, Venice. Teresa Polese / 1^ G
Every form of life on our planet depends on water.
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