# @fromthebowseat on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C3WU8ARqXTL
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/11104848-fromthebowseat-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/5b1fb6ac98.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-02-15T00:58:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs 🪸 (@fromthebowseat) — https://gondola.cc/fromthebowseat

## Caption

🌍 Meet Lance Lin, the Junior category Honourable Mention award winner of the Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest! 🏆 His powerful artwork, “Resilience of Ilyess El Kortbi,” shines a spotlight on the inspiring journey of Ukrainian climate activist Ilyess El Kortbi, a true Climate Hero fighting against the grip of Big Oil.

Lance’s journey into creating this impactful piece began with a quest to shed light on lesser-known climate champions like Ilyess. Through his research, Lance delved into the profound impact of global conflicts, particularly their ties to fossil fuel consumption. His artwork reflects a poignant blend of sadness and concern, echoing the urgent need for action in the face of environmental degradation.

Driven by a deep-seated desire for change, Lance intends to leverage his art as a tool for advocacy and awareness. His commitment to collaborating with his community, utilizing platforms like Instagram and YouTube, embodies a hopeful vision for the future. With activists like Ilyess El Kortbi leading the charge, Lance’s journey underscores the power of individual action in shaping a more sustainable world. 

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## Tags

climatehero, stopthedrill, umbrella, youngartist, scholarship, ocean, contest, colouring, rain, painting, artcontest, book, drawing, climateaction, writing, nature, science, art, climatechange, loveocean, environment, bigoil, youth

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