Artist: Phoenix Jewson

Age: 5, School in Australia

Lead-safety Message: “When a toucan ingests lead shot, the acidic environment of their gizzard (ventriculus) turns the metal soluble. This highly toxic heavy metal is then absorbed rapidly into the bloodstream, where it damages the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and red blood cells.”

Description of Work: Non-lead paint on paper. Lead-Safety Message from Google AI Assistant.