Curro George learner’s artwork published in national water awareness project
15 September 2025Grade 6 learner Emily Greyling from Curro George has earned recognition in the Water Artwork Competition 2025, hosted by North-West University in collaboration with the University of the Western Cape and Iziko Museums of South Africa.
Creative call to action
The competition’s theme, Clean Water, Clear Minds, Strong Communities, invited learners to explore the role of water in healthy societies and to highlight the impact of pollution through creative art.
Emily’s artwork, titled Turtles in Trouble, was selected for publication in a forthcoming book on water awareness. Her piece depicts three green sea turtles swimming in vibrant waters, with carefully patterned shells. On closer inspection, the ocean around them reveals floating waste, a reminder that pollution can lurk even in water that appears clean.
A learner’s message through art
The published description of Emily’s work reads:
This artwork shows three green sea turtles swimming peacefully in the ocean. Their shells are beautifully patterned, and the water around them is full of colour. But if you look closely, you’ll see shapes that look like rubbish floating nearby. The turtles are trying to swim away from it. This reminds us that even the cleanest-looking water can be affected by pollution. The painting encourages us to keep our oceans clean so that sea creatures like turtles can live safely. Clean water helps animals, people, and communities stay strong and healthy.
Celebrating achievement
Emily’s success highlights both her artistic talent and her awareness of the environmental issues facing our oceans. Curro George congratulates her on this achievement and looks forward to seeing how her creativity continues to inspire others.