Somersfield Academy Shines at 'Where Art and Science Meet' Competition
Somerset Primary students Kyle Thompson and Blake Lindsay take a look at the creations during the Student art competition awards, hosted by BIOS, in conjunction with POGO conference held at the BIOS building in St. George's
January 14, 2008 — Young artists inspired by our marine heritage were rewarded for their endeavours at an awards ceremony at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences.
Primary, middle and secondary school students were presented with prizes at a reception by BIOS and The Masterworks Foundation.
The art competition, 'Where Art and Science Meet', built on the education outreach programmes of the two organisations to bring art and science learning together.
Students were invited to explore marine science themes such as coral reefs, caves, the deep ocean and global climate change.
The results used an eclectic mix of drawing, painting and sculpture, and included colourful 3-D dioramas.
Among the awards were bursaries to BIOS and Masterworks youth programmes plus a snorkel trip aboard BIOS Explorer. Artcetera gift certificates were also presented for classroom art supplies.
BIOS Education Officer John-Paul Skinner said: "For centuries, art has been used to convey scientific concepts. Artists have drawn exact pictures of newly-discovered species, built models to represent natural systems and have painted their impressions of the wonders of the world.
This competition encouraged local students to share their artistic impressions of the marine world based on the themes of the 2007 BIOS Explorer programme 'On the Rock'."
Carrie Zenti, Masterworks Education Coordinator, added: "'Where Art and Science Meet' was a fantastic opportunity for students to take a closer look at the natural environment that exists here in Bermuda, as well as examining the environmental issues surrounding the preservation of the Island's natural habitats.
"The student art exhibition can bring attention to the beauty, mystery and relevant issues that are a part of the marine heritage of Bermuda. We thank all the teachers who facilitated this project in their classroom."
The exhibition can be viewed at BIOS throughout January and also marks the Institute's hosting of this week's international conference of the Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans (POGO).
A full list of winners is as follows:
Primary Group projects
3rd: Somerset Primary — Mrs. Williams
2nd: Prospect Primary — Mrs. Leonardo
1st: West End Primary — Mrs. Cooper
Middle Group projects
3rd: Emily Nagel, Yaki Hoshina and Ceilia Blood — Somersfield Academy
2nd: Ryan Whitney, Asha Casey and Ben Collis — Somersfield Academy
1st: Spencer Burrows and Ben Ruthjen — Somersfield Academy
Middle Individual
3rd: Kelsie Simas — The Learning Express Academy
2nd: Jordan Carey — The Learning Express Academy
1st: Kelly Howe — Somersfield Academy
Senior Individual
3rd: Janae Smith — BHS
2nd: Chloe Brooks — BHS
1st: Julia Judd — BHS
Most Unique: Julia Judd
Most Technical Interpretation: Janae Smith
Best Illustration of Theme: Prospect Primary
Best Artwork to be adapted and used for the 2008 Marine Science Day T-shirt: Chloe King
Best in Show — People's choice: Somerset Primary — Mrs. Williams