Maja • 7 • Galway

Under 7 Category   •  2026
My artwork is called Underworld Dream. It is about the ocean and all the magic that lives under the water. I wanted to show that nature is beautiful, colorful, and full of life. I made my artwork inside a box so it looks like you are looking into the ocean. I wrapped the box with a blue plastic tablecloth to make it look like water all around. It helps make the whole box feel like a real underwater world. I used clay, shells, coral, and little figurines to make fish, turtles, starfish, and other sea animals. I used hot glue to stick everything so it stays in place. I put oilcloth on the table so it would not get messy when I was working. I made two castles in my ocean. One castle is made from hot glue and coral. It looks shiny and rocky like it grew from the sea. The second castle is made from clay and shells. It looks strong and special, like a home for sea creatures. I was happy to make them because they look like real underwater castles. I added lights and plastic stars that glow in the dark. They make the ocean look magical, like it is a dream world. When the lights are on, it feels like the animals are swimming in shiny water. When it is dark, the glowing stars look like little sea lights. I used threads to hang some animals so they look like they are floating in the water. I used shells and coral to make the ocean floor. I added plants, rocks, and sparkly things to look like water and make it feel alive. This artwork shows that nature is full of wonder and surprises. The ocean is not just water, it is a world with many living things that need love and care. When people look at my artwork, I want them to feel calm and happy, like they are exploring the sea in a dream. Underworld Dream means that the underwater world is like a dream place. It is beautiful, peaceful, and special. This is nature to me.