Children from WeLoveU member families participated in the 2nd Global Children’s Environmental Art Competition organized by the media company Chosun News Press.
Held online from October 21 to 31, the competition featured 776 WeLoveU children from 21 countries, including Republic of Korea, South Africa, New Zealand, Germany, Mexico, the United States, Brazil, and Sri Lanka.
Through their artwork, they captured their vision of the Earth and its environment.
Let’s explore the Earth through their imagination and artwork.
🎨 Our Green Planet Earth 🎨
Tiarere Turu-Bates, 11 years old, New Zealand
Diverse natural elements make the world
more beautiful and fascinating.
Plutenko Semyon, 3 years old, Russia
Beautiful Africa created with handprints
Choi Ha-rang, 9 years old, Rep. of Korea
I expressed the beauty
of Korea’s four distinct seasons.
James Kamal Sing, 10 years old, India
I wish to live happily with my family
on this beautifully created Earth.
Choi Jun-ho, 11 years old, Rep. of Korea
As trees are planted, dragonflies
and birds come and flowers bloom.
Everyone became happy.
Pak Hui-yeon, 10 years old, Rep. of Korea
She is a girl who loves the Green Earth.
🎨 The Future We Will Face If We Don’t Change 🎨
Isabella Janedith Marcos Romero, 9 years old, Peru
Due to global warming, the Earth is melting
and living creatures are disappearing.
Kim Seo-ha, 10 years old, Rep. of Korea
A polar bear lost its family and home,
because of global warming.
Pratyush Limbu, 11 years old, Nepal
Look into the mirror and see
the once-cleaned Earth we have lost.
Phang Zi Yen, 5 years old, Malaysia
Everything we do to the Earth
comes back to us.
🎨 Let’s Save the Earth Together 🎨
Isaac Methushael, 8 years old, Sri Lanka
When we plant trees,
it becomes easier to breathe.
Yi Da-byeol, 11 years old, Rep. of Korea
Since no one is protecting
the environment, saddened children
are making efforts to create a cleaner world.
Oh Eun-byeol, 13 years old, Rep. of Korea
This is a robot that picks up trash,
plants flowers, and absorbs polluted air
to keep the Earth clean.
Aarón Estefano Chavez Córdova, 11 years old, Peru
We need heroes to cool down the Earth,
which is heating up due to pollution.
Protecting the Earth for a Brighter Future
On November 26, winners of the 2nd Global Children’s Environmental Art Competition were announced on the official website. Out of thousands of entries submitted from around the world, top honors included Seoul Mayor Award, Education Minister Award, and Environment Minister Award, each given to one recipient, along with group awards to two teams. Additionally, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Encouragement Awards and selected entries were presented for each grade level. A total of 74 WeLoveU children received awards: 2 Gold Awards, 8 Silver Awards, 20 Bronze Awards, 44 Encouragement Awards.
🏆 Gold Award
“I’m so happy to receive this award. I was sad to see colorful, beautiful trees disappearing. I painted trees because I want to see more of them. I hope to live happily with animals in a world full of trees and flowers.”
A Bountiful Tree / Gianella Lucia Marcos Romero, 3 years old, Peru
🏆 Gold Award
“I’m grateful to participate in this competition. While painting, I faced challenges but refused to give up.I won the award and it makes me incredibly happy. I saw news about many people suffering from water shortages, and even animals and birds collapsing from thirst. Remembering those images, I painted with the hope of protecting water.”
Let’s Save Water / Jayashan, 12 years old, Sri Lanka
“I would like to give thanks to the judges who appreciated my painting. I hope my artwork encourages people to stop littering. From now on, I will help protect the environment by properly disposing of trash, conserving water, and planting trees.
Sibilev Mark, 7 years old, Russia (Bronze Award)
“I am really happy. I felt excited while painting. My dream is to become a police officer to protect people and a firefighter to safeguard people and forests from fires. I want to live happily in the clean Earth.
Gael Alejandro Dionicio, 6 years old, U.S. (Encouragement Award)
“I’m so happy and thrilled to receive this award. Every aspect of Earth’s diverse natural environment is fascinating and beautiful. Loving nature inspires me to help preserve it.”
Tiarere Turu-Bates, 11 years old, New Zealand (Silver Award)
“I have a deep interest in environmental protection and conservation, so winning this award makes me really happy. When I see children tossing snack wrappers on the streets, I worry about the negative effects on our environment. If we work together, we can reduce disasters caused by pollution.”
Intando Mbita, 12 years old, South Africa (Bronze Award)
“It makes me really happy that my painting might help protect the environment. Seeing so much trash on the streets, I felt that people weren’t caring for the Earth. That’s why I wanted to set an example for environmental protection. While painting, I felt like I was a superhero saving the planet.”
Julieth Estefania Almeida Flores, 8 years old, Ecuador (Encouragement Award)
“I was surprised when I heard I won. Thank you so much for this award. While painting, I realized we should stop littering and reduce single-use plastics. I want to live on a clean Earth filled with fresh air, clean water, and lush green forests. That is why I want to plant more trees.”
Ko Yeo-eun, 7 years old, Rep. of Korea (Encouragement Award)
The award-winning artworks (up to the Silver Prize) were displayed at Hello Museum, a children’s art museum in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, from November 30 to December 1.
Children who visited the exhibition with their families enjoyed taking pictures and shared their opinions about the environment.
WeLoveU will continue to encourage participation in the Environmental Art Competition, which fosters creativity, imagination, and awareness of environmental protection, hoping that the Green Planet Earth becomes cleaner and more beautiful.
The Green Planet Earth we all love! Let’s protect it together with WeLoveU.
