On this National Selfie Day, Bow Seat is thrilled to spotlight an evocative artwork by Sally Choi, a talented young artist from Vancouver, Canada. Titled “How Did You End Up Here?”, this piece beautifully captures the poignant story of an Antarctic Adélie penguin that found itself on the shores of New Zealand, having swum 3,000 km away from its herd. The artwork, created in 2022, reflects Sally’s unique perspective as a senior artist, blending humor and satire to convey a powerful environmental message. Sally’s piece draws attention to the unsettling reality of climate change, suggesting that rising water temperatures may have disrupted the penguin’s hunting route. The scene of the misplaced penguin surrounded by people taking selfies is both striking and thought-provoking. Through her work, Sally raises an important question to both the penguin and to humanity: “How did you end up here?” It’s a call to recognize our role in the planet’s degradation and to reflect on our collective re...