Siwoo said:” Humans and animals are actually very similar.
We have the same body parts like eyes, a heart, skin, a mouth, bones, a face, and a brain.
We are all born from our parents, and we all have a family.
Even if we look different, we should treat animals how we want to be treated.
If we are kind to them, they can help us too.
Animals help people when scientists make medicine, and they can also make people happy.
They can be our friends.
In Australia, even a tiny spark can start a big wildfire which can hurt many animals like koalas and kangaroos.
Koalas are slow, so they can’t run away fast and sometimes get burned but people rescue them and take care of them in their homes.
We are all animals, so we should help each other and be kind.”

Olivija said: “Wings, Paws, Humanity” shows how all living beings are connected. The dog paw stands for animals, showing their importance in our world. The bird wing represents birds, flying free and full of life. The human hand reminds us that humans are part of nature too, and we share this planet with animals and birds. Together, it shows that we are all part of one big family of living things—because, in a way, we are all animals!”

Jamie said: “The artwork shows different animal body parts forming a ‘human’ body. Head – hawk, hands – crab and sloth, torso – chimpanzee, legs – tiger and octopus. Even though Humans and Animals look different, they can create bonds and trust between each other.”

Imogen said: ” For the flamenco, I was inspired by a ballet move called the arabesque. On one hand the flamingo is slim and graceful, bowing its head deep into the water, retrieving tasty shrimp. Its reflection, on the other hand, shows us. We are just as elegant, but maybe not as stylish as the fashion genius’. Flamingos, they get to live a normal nice life. Posing peacefully for all to see. The dancers perform on stage in front of thousands. We are connected. Even if it’s just by the tips of our toes.”

Alice said: “In the pencil sketch (using a collection of pencils e.g. H, 2B) I have created; I have illustrated both the similarities and distinctions between human hearts and those of various other animals. Labelled on my artwork are representations of the hearts of fish, rabbits, frogs and humans – each chosen deliberately to highlight the structural contrasts and connections. While the human heart closely resembles a rabbit, it
differs significantly from those of categories like fish and frogs. This depiction reinforces the concept that, ‘we are all animals’, showing that humans indeed show similar and different traits to other animals. Furthermore, in the upper right corner of my piece, I have drawn a human heart alongside synthetic neurons. The composition emphasizes the fact that the cells, tissues, muscles and neurons comprising our hearts are similar to those of other organisms. This visual representation further supports the idea that, despite our distinctions, humans share corresponding features in our structure, going down to microscopic levels.”

Natasha said: “This painting is a representation of the differences we see superficially between species, superimposed on the same basic blueprint. The patterns at the top represent life on a cellular level. There is a human like eye blending into jellyfish like tentacles demonstrating a connection between some of the simpler and more complex life forms on the planet. The nod to the marine environment also touches on the sea being the cradle of all original life forms, reminding humans we came from the same place as others.”

Faith said: “To me, One Medicine means recognizing that humans and animals are more alike than we think. We share the same organs, the same illnesses, even the same emotions—so why shouldn’t we share the same medical advancements?
It’s about fairness. If we learn from animals to heal ourselves, we should heal them too. It’s about breaking the habit of taking without giving back.”

Ayomipo said: “This piece that i used biro shows the shared experiences of care and play between humans and animals. On the left, a mother and bird feed their young, symbolising nurture. On the right, children fly kites as elephants play, capturing childhood joy. The bright colours and bold pen strokes bring warmth and movement, highlighting the deep connection across all life forms. Having witnessed the impact of sickle cell disease on my sister, I’ve developed a deep interest in how scientists and compassion and different treatments can come together to improve patient outcomes. One Medicine particularly resonates with me because it highlights how human and animal physical health and mental health are interconnected. As someone passionate about haematology and medical research, I believe that learning from both fields offers more effective, compassionate treatments — and that no species should be left behind in scientific progress.”

Julie said: “‘Coco’ is a photomicrograph of a drop of dog saliva residue. (ZEISS darkfield 20x). Research is on-going regarding the patterns of contaminates left in human dry drop residue of both saliva and blood, with diagnosis of disease possible with this non invasive method. I am interested in the possibility of this being used for veterinary research, with dogs as the first test group. The potential is endless.”

Anita said: “I am a veterinary and medical translator, writer, as well as a dog & horse behaviourist, equine sports massage therapist, yoga teacher and Ayurveda mental coach. As a holistic professional I believe that both veterinary as well as human medicine can and should learn from each other. On the other hand, in both areas of medicine, the holistic approach should be incorporated a lot more. For me, One Medicine is exactly that: One Holistic Medicine for humans as well as animals.”