Sketch for Change! Art Competition 2025 – Primary School Category

Sketch for Change! Art Competition 2025 drew over 140 budding artists from Primary Schools to Special Education Schools to unleash their creativity and transform their environmental vision into powerful art that inspires positive change in their schools and communities. 

Theme: Reducing usage of disposables and food wastage

The theme for the art competition focused on waste reduction, exploring ways to avoid using disposable items and/or to reduce food waste. Participating students explored their own interpretations of the theme, creating unique art pieces that tell a story, share a message, or show solutions to inspire others to make a difference. 

Sketch for Change! Art Competition 2025 – Primary School Category

FIRST PRIZE

Name of Student: Liew Xuan Ru

Name of School: Rosyth School

Title of Art Piece: Reflecting the Reality

Reflecting the Reality by Liew Xuan Ru

This thought-provoking artwork delivers a strong environmental message through symbolism and emotion. A girl stands before a green bin, reflecting on the polluted world inside it, highlighting the consequences of waste. Above her, two posters read “Reuse, Reduce, Recycle” and “Take what you want, eat what you take,” reminding us to be mindful of our actions. The muted colours and smoky skyline within the bin create a stark contrast to the real world, urging viewers to take responsibility. This piece powerfully encourages sustainable habits and emphasizes that every choice we make affects the future of our planet.

SECOND PRIZE

Name of Student: Chong Yu Xuan

Name of School: Rosyth School

Title of Art Piece: Save the Earth

Save the Earth by Chong Yu Xuan

This artwork is a powerful visual metaphor highlighting the urgent need to revive and protect our planet. It portrays Earth as a fragile patient receiving a life-saving IV drip filled with symbols of sustainability like recycling, planting, and conservation. The oceanic background filled with coral and marine life entangled in trash, emphasizes the devastating impact of pollution. Through the contrast between destruction and healing, the painting calls for collective action and environmental responsibility. It is a reminder that just as we care for human health, we must also care for the health of our Earth.

THIRD PRIZE

Name of Student: Lucas Lim Shi Hong

Name of School: Temasek Primary School

Title of Art Piece: Our Choice, Our Planet

Our Choice, Our Planet by Lucus Lim Shi Hong

This artwork contrasts the impact of disposable versus reusable items. On the left, a disposable fork and cutlery are shown, alongside a polluted, dirty lake with dead coral caused by trash in the ocean. On the right, a reusable spoon and cutlery accompanies a clean lake with thriving coral. This visual illustrates the consequences of choosing disposables over reusables. This piece inspires viewers to reduce disposable use and embrace reusables instead.

A huge congratulations to our award winners for their achievement! Together, we can lead the change in building a greener future.