Kirtee Kebla (age 17)
Netherhall School and Sixth Form Centre
Title : Mind The Gap
Category : Neurodegeneration
Highly Commended
KK : The inspiration for the piece was based on Alzheimer's disease. At first glance, it depicts a brain scan, where the left brain represents one whose healthy while the right brain is of an Alzheimer's sufferer. Upon a second look, the brain scans were adapted to also look like profiles of people which go on to symbolize further. Neurons were also added to frame the piece while also creating a visual image of the element found inside the body.
Judges comments : The neurons are drawn in an accurate form but beautifully illustrated – a variety of cell types are also depicted. Atrophied brain versus healthy brain was artistically combined. Loved the dialogue between the two brains. There was confident use of a range of materials, especially the papyrus, which was an exciting surprise. Lovely use of watercolour throughout, including the sketchbook work.