This summer, student artists from across Silicon Valley came together to reimagine our planet’s future through the Clean Energy in Art Competition, presented by CompassPoint Mentorship in collaboration with Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE). The competition encouraged young creators to explore the power of renewable energy—from solar and wind to futuristic sustainability innovations—through visual storytelling.

The response was inspiring. Each art submission reflected thought, creativity, and a genuine desire to envision a cleaner, brighter future for our planet.

🌿 Featured Gallery Artists

“The Flying Penguin” – Ruiwen Luo

School: Mission San Jose High School
Grade: 10
Category: Digital Art
Artist Overview: Ruiwen’s imaginative artwork features a lush natural lake landscape powered by solar energy and offshore wind turbines. With charm and creativity, she introduces a flying penguin as a symbol of limitless possibility—reminding us that innovation can make even the impossible feel within reach.

“Winds of Power” – Matthew Held

School: Irvington High School
Grade: 9
Category: Digital Art
Artist Overview: Matthew captures the quiet strength of wind energy at night. Using glowing currents of electricity flowing from a wind turbine to a city skyline, his piece symbolizes how clean power sustains modern life while preserving the beauty of the environment.

“Green World” – Cecilia Cheng

School: Mission San Jose High School
Grade: 10
Category: Digital Art
Artist Overview: Cecilia imagines a future where technology and nature thrive together. Her artwork showcases a green city filled with energy-efficient buildings, solar panels, and wind turbines surrounded by vibrant plant life—illustrating harmony between human progress and ecological health.

“A Windborne Dream” – Hansika Jonnadula

School: Mission San Jose High School
Grade: 10
Category: Digital Art
Artist Overview: Blending fantasy and futurism, Hansika’s piece focuses on the power of natural landscapes over machinery. Inspired by her own backyard, she uses mushrooms, hills, and soft skies to celebrate the freedom that clean energy can give back to nature.

“Clean Energy Future” – Lakshmi Prasanna Konakanchi

School: Jessup University
Year: Class of 2026
Category: Painting
Artist Overview: Lakshmi’s traditional painting reflects dedication, emotion, and a personal commitment to sustainability. Bold and expressive, the piece emphasizes hope and the beauty of a world powered by renewable energy.

Honorable Recognition

We also recognize artists who explored futuristic ideas like solar-powered water purification, AI-assisted sustainability, and eco-technology for everyday life. These innovative ideas highlight how creativity can lead to real-world environmental solutions.

🏆 Clean Energy Through New Eyes

This year’s submissions show that young people are not waiting for the future—they are building it. Through art, they have explored themes like:
✅ The harmony between technology and nature
✅ Clean energy as a solution to climate change
✅ Hope and innovation shaping tomorrow
✅ Creative approaches to solving real global challenges

🎨 Explore the Full Gallery

View more artwork from the competition here:
👉 https://www.cpmentorship.org/clean-energy-in-art

💚 Thank You

Thank you to all participating artists, families, mentors, and community supporters for making this event possible. Special appreciation goes to Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) for empowering youth voices in climate action.

Together, we are shaping a future powered by creativity—and clean energy.

Clean Energy in Art