The work of more than 350 budding artists who took part in a student art competition has gone on display at the Bermuda National Gallery.

The theme of this year’s contest was ‘Eyes on Bermuda: My Community, My Bermuda’, and posed the question: ‘When you look at Bermuda, what do you see?’

The BNG held this year’s competition in partnership with the Human Rights Commission and a ceremony for the winners was held on Tuesday — International Human Rights Day.

A HRC spokesman said: “The Bermuda National Gallery has provided a powerful platform for students to express themselves, and we were honoured to partner with them.

“The observations and expressions reflected in the students’ creations were diverse and striking. The artwork revealed the insight and awareness young people have of the challenges facing our Island, as well as their vision for a bright and healthy Bermuda.

“As you cast your eyes around the walls of the gallery, beautifully designed to showcase the 350 plus submissions, it is a stark reminder of the urgent duty we each have to foster positive relations in our community and to diligently commit to ensuring a brighter future for our young people.

“The awards ceremony was a particularly poignant occasion as it fell on Human Rights Day, December 10, which coincided with the Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela held in South Africa and acknowledged around the world. Human Rights Day is an opportunity to reflect on achievements and challenges, and to renew, collectively, our commitments to making the world a safer and just place for all people.”

The works will be on display at the gallery until next Friday, December 21.

Art Competition Winners.

P3

First — Dahny Outerbridge

Second — Justin Furbert

Third — Jasmine Douglas

P4

First — Zuhrah Shakir

Second — Zen Mello

Third — Honor Minors

P5

First — Amelie Argent

Second — Gianna Luparelli

Third — Lily Perinchief

P6

First — Skye Minors

Second — G’Zai Dyer

Third — Myah Bridgewater

Middle School

First — Messiah Greaves

Second — Samaiya Ming

Third — Zoe O’ Connor

Senior School

First — Felicity Hawker

Second — Kayla Williams

Third — Katie Beaulne