Today, Google has announced that Sophie Araque-Liu of Florida is the grand prize winner, with the company publicly displaying her artwork for the entirety of August 16.
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Every year, Google allows students across the United States to submit Google Doodle artwork suited to a particular theme.
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After multiple rounds of judging, including a public vote, the winning artwork for the Doodle for Google 2022 contest is now live on the Google.com homepage and in Chrome.
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This year’s theme was “I care for myself by…” and encouraged students to reflect on the positive ways to renew their mental and emotional health.
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We’re told Sophie’s work, entitled “Not Alone,” resonated with the Doodle for Google judges, particularly in the way it encourages the viewer to accept help from those around them.
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“Not Alone” draws your focus to the center, with an impactful depiction of a hug between two family members.
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The central artwork replaces the second “o” of “Google,” which otherwise consists of stark red brushstrokes.
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Sophie has received a $30,000 college scholarship and her school will receive a $50,000 technology package.
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