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A dress created by a local student using a waste-free method to raise awareness of the world's disappearing coral reefs has 'sea-zed' victory in a competition celebrating green creativity.
JCG's Jasmine Furness (18) brought in the tide to sweep up first place in the Government's Eco Challenge.
The competition was launched as part of the ‘Climate Conversation’ initiative, challenging young people to paint, write, draw, film, compose or create any other form of art on their feelings around the environment.
Talking about her winning design, Jasmine said: "After watching the documentary 'Chasing Coral', I became interested in this idea of addressing this issue in my work creating a visual and conceptual impact.
"Mimicking coral structures and studying the decline in fading colours was illustrated in this sculptural voluminous piece."
Pictured: JCG student Ava Hadjam wrote a story around a turtle, which was commended in Category 1.
The design itself wasn't the only 'green' element of the design, as Jasmine explained.
"Furthermore, the pattern cut is called 'subtraction method', where you use all the fabric to create a sculptural garment and reducing waste."
Islanders aged between 11 and 18 took part in the competition, which was judged by Environment Minister Deputy John Young, artist Ian Rolls, photographer Matt Porteous and poet Traci O’Dea.
Pictured: Hautlieu student, Matthew Brown, won Category 3 with his 'Freedom Tree 2072,' creating an "an exaggeration of the future if rising heats are ignored."
The prizes were then awarded on Thursday, with an exhibition of winning entries opening yesterday and running until the end of today.
Environment Minister, Deputy John Young, said: “I have really enjoyed reviewing all the entries submitted to the Eco Challenge, it’s clear, judging from the response and quality of work, how much enthusiasm young people have for the protection of our planet.
“Entries covered a number of very pertinent themes such as ocean pollution, sea levels and even fashion pollution."
Pictured: Grainville student Nina Blacharska (12) was commended for her 3D puffin model, inspired by the puffins at Plemont, to help raise awareness of their threatened status.
He continued: “The mediums of art, the written word and film have inspired our 11-18-year-olds to express themselves in a creative way, they have demonstrated how passionate they are about their future world.”
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