Beat diabetes: Eat healthy, Be active

5th place in age group 14-15

In this painting, the patient’s eye has been drawn as a blue circle representing the
 international symbol of diabetes, inside it we can see the silver band that patients wear around their waist for seeking help in emergency situations. The iris of the eye is white with no color emphasizing the risk of going blind. Diabetes
 type 2 can be carried to the fetus through the umbilical cord. Having been affected by this problem, the patient faces
 chronic kidney failures and cardiovascular diseases. Heart ventricles are in the shape of a couple referring to this fact
that it is frequent in both genders. The foot has been drawn to magnify the importance of its function, as the ending
 part of body nerves gather there, with a fresh toe web ulcer which most often is infected and hardly heals. Expressing
 5 human races, the foot toes have been shown in 5 colors. Among these all, an evergreen cypress tree which is the
 symbol of long and permanent life in Iran has grown gracefully to show that despite all the problems in this disease,
 there can be remedy and hope for the future.

The Egg of Life

Jury Award

This painting represents the survival and biological interdependence of creatures in the sacred symbol of the egg of
 life with its seven equal circles. In the middle circle, there exists a lotus shining like the sun standing for survival,
 fertility, and immortality surrounded by Ouroboros, an ancient symbol depicting a dragon eating its own tail represented
 in the form of yin and yang to describe how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary,
 interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world. Then, the water life and the biological and nutritional
 dependency of sea animals is represented beginning from prokaryotes and evolving to mammals. The life of land
 animals pictured in the IUCN symbol begins from fugs and plants. Hunter animals have symbolically their hunting tails
 in their mouths. The other six circles overlapping each other as well as the middle one, show the evolution of human
 beings starting from apes, to caveman, fetus life, education and perception, industrial and modern life with substantial
 need to water, food, and medication. Living on other planets may also need to survive. Four green spectrums with an
 egg of life in every corner shadow the picture background emphasizing the theme of painting.

Peace means ...

In this symbolic painting, characters from "The Little Prince" hold the earth, depicted as a yin and yang symbol, highlighting the delicate balance of our planet. An origami crane, referencing Hiroshima, represents peace amidst devastation, while a Persian lily signifies hope and purity. Incorporating the four elements emphasizes life's interconnectedness and our responsibility to protect it.

Save the Frogs

Honorable mention

This painting spotlights the critically endangered dusky gopher frog. The artwork showcases the frog's life cycle within its body, emphasizing the urgent need to save this species and preserve biodiversity.

Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere

First rank in the age group 16-18

This painting promotes Universal Health Coverage by depicting diverse individuals united under an umbrella of medicine, food, and exercise. It highlights the importance of ensuring healthcare access for everyone, regardless of their background, as a fundamental human right.

Save the Frogs

This painting depicts a male Ranitomeya Reticulata, a red-backed poison frog native to the Amazon rainforest, carrying its baby tadpoles amidst various threats to its survival. These dangers include air and water pollution, dissections, and the deadly Chytrid fungus causing Chytridiomycosis. To emphasize the significance of this issue, the artwork is presented as a miniature stamp, highlighting the importance of preserving these green creatures and protecting them from extinction.