7th National Creative Poster Design Competition for Ocean Culture

The National Marine Culture Poster Design Contest is an annual competition held in Shanghai by the China Ocean University Press 中国海洋大学 in Qingdao, Shandong province. The contest focuses on raising awareness about the responsible use of marine resources and the protection of marine life.

The artist participated in two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018, earning excellence prizes each time. Winners are granted the opportunity to exhibit their work in Shanghai, engage in public discussions about their art, and have their work featured in a book alongside collections from students across China. This provides a valuable platform to connect with students, academics, and fellow artists.

In 2018, a series of posters titled “The Arctic Ocean” was designed, symbolizing the archetypal family’s journey – a mother, father, and son. Whales in the artwork, representing family, move gracefully as they follow the light over the mountains. Their movement might signify migration or the search for a feeding ground.

This artwork drew inspiration from a flight over the Arctic in 2018, where the artist beheld the vast expanse of ice and felt a profound connection to the whales, symbolising family and hope.