Chloe Austin (age 15)
Parkside Federation
Title : Sands of Time
Category : Neurodegeneration - the silent killer
Highly Commended
CA : The sand covering up society portrays how although as a community we recognise neurodegeneration diseases not enough is done to support the sufferers, often leaving them alone and stripped of their individuality, this is why there is a plain white model at one end and with only the brain showing. When turned over the sand runs from the graveyard / society to show that he is dead. I wanted this piece to show how as a society we do not do enough to support the society not enough is done to support sufferers and often time wins.
Judges comments : Very original and startling, yet accurate depiction of neurodegeneration. An interactive, playful sculpture demonstrates an imaginative use of found objects. The piece shows a high level of technical skill to make an operational "Sand of Time".