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Great online talk by Professor Adam Smith on chang

Great online talk by Professor Adam Smith on changing the world through reef conversations @reefecologic @moua_museum_of_underwater_art

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Some more images from the new install: A world adr

Some more images from the new install: A world adrift.
#underwatersculpture #underwatermuseum @puregrenada #carriacou

The all new installation: A world adrift. So plea

The all new installation: A world adrift.

So pleased to have finished the successful installation. A huge thank you to the amazing team that made all this possible.
The local models, studio production team, logistics managers, boat captains, project managers and dive teams. An incredible effort all round. Special thanks to the Grenadian and Carriacou local governments @puregrenada for investing and believing in the power of art and the environment.
#underwatersculpture #underwatermuseum #underwatersculpturepark #aworldadrift #grenada #carriacou #carribean

Unveiling: A World Adrift -(SOUND ON) Nestled in

Unveiling: A World Adrift -(SOUND ON)

Nestled in the pristine northern waters of Grenada, the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique have long been celebrated for their natural beauty and vibrant culture. Yet these islands have also become emblematic of the urgent realities of climate change—a truth devastatingly underscored in July 2024, when Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm, left the islands reeling from its destructive force.

The underwater museum A World Adrift was initiated in 2023 to highlight the unique vulnerabilities of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to rising sea levels, warming oceans, coastal erosion, and the mounting threat of extreme weather events. Tragically, the installation has now become a living testament to these themes, as the effects of climate change unfolded in real time, midway through the project.

A World Adrift showcases an evocative fleet of 30 boat sculptures, each navigated by a local schoolchild, symbolising the uncertain waters of the future. These young figures, depicted as climate refugees, are not only poignant reminders of the generational stakes of climate change but also embody resilience, hope, and defiance.

The boats, crafted from marine-grade stainless steel and pH-neutral green cement, are styled as delicate origami vessels, capturing the fragility of island ecosystems. Designed to function as artificial reefs, these sculptures offer sanctuary for marine life and are symbolic arks in an era of ecological urgency. Sails bear global temperature data, while rigging doubles as coral and sponge nurseries to aid species recovery following storm-induced displacement.

At 4 metres deep it is accessible to snorkelers and divers and is a short boat trip from the coastline of Hillsborough in Carriacou.

Open October 2024
Project commissioned by: @puregrenada #underwatersculpture #underwatermuseum #aworldadrift #carribean #carriacou #hurricaneberyl

The process of the new underwater sculpture park i

The process of the new underwater sculpture park in Carriacou. Just working on last few details at the moment and then open for the public.
This project was a huge challenge given the devastating impact of hurricane Beryl midway through. It damaged 90% of the structures on the island and made many of the children who participated in the project homeless.
However the island is now rebuilding and its people are strong and resilient. It is still one of the most the most beautiful places I have visited. If you get a chance it’s not to be missed.

Sound on..

#carriacou #petitemartinique #grenada @puregrenada #underwatermuseum #underwatersculpturepark #jasondecairestaylor #underwatersculpture #hurricaneberyl #artificialreef #aworldadrift

Locked and loaded!! 🤞weather gods.

Locked and loaded!!
🤞weather gods.

Gearing up for another big install.. A world adrif

Gearing up for another big install.. A world adrift.
The new underwater sculpture park, Carriacou is due to open soon.
Planned for earlier in the summer it was delayed due to the devastating effects of hurricane Beryl. A installation about climate change was interrupted by the effects of real climate change.
Really looking forward to seeing this flotilla of 30 boats in their new home.
#carriacou #carribean #hurricaneberyl @puregrenada #grenada #underwatersculpturepark #underwatermuseum #artificialreef

Available on online store in bio

Available on online store in bio

The new #Alluvia sculpture was officially inaugura

The new #Alluvia sculpture was officially inaugurated on Sunday, and it has certainly stirred the media. Some reports have labeled it as highly controversial!

While the feedback I’ve personally received has been overwhelmingly positive, not everyone shares that sentiment. A look at the comments on the @CanterburyCityCouncil Facebook page reveals a mix of opinions. Certain media outlets have highlighted these concerns, with some people suggesting that the sculpture is morbid, evokes thoughts of suicide or even migrant deaths in the English Channel (issues I believe certianly deserve more empathy and attention)

To clarify, the sculpture is inspired by John Everett Millais’ painting Ophelia, a character from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Some speculate that the tragic figure was partly inspired by a historical legal case linked to The Stour, just a few hundred meters from where the sculpture is placed. This piece replaces an earlier version that had been submerged on the riverbed since 2008.

My intention is not to divide, but try to provoke thoughtful questions and emotions. Over time, reeds will grow around her, algae will form a natural patina, and she will be subject to the river’s ebb and flow—both in water levels and clarity. Reabsorbed into nature, it tells a story of both the past and the future.

Much of my work explores what lies beneath the surface— most often in water, but it also occasionally uncovers the systems of media/information that shape the world above.

What do you think?

The new Alluvia sculpture now installed in the #ri

The new Alluvia sculpture now installed in the #riverstour by the Westgate bridge in Canterbury.
Made from recycled glass and marine stainless steel, the work incorporates environmental sensors and is lit from within at night. The work references the painting “Ophelia” by John Everett Millais. A character from Shakespeare’s Hamlet which some have suggested could have been inspired by events which took place on the stour.
This new work replaces a previous installation which was damaged during river dredging several years ago.
Many thanks to the Canterbury Commemorative Society, @canterburycitycouncil and sponsors Paul Abbott and Paul Robert. #alluvia #canterbury #theriverstour #underwatersculpture #jasondecairestaylor

The new Alluvia sculpture now installed in #rivers

The new Alluvia sculpture now installed in #riverstour by the Westgate bridge in Canterbury.
Made from recycled glass and stainless steel, the work incorporates environmental sensors and is lit from within at night.
This new work replaces a previous installation which was damaged during river dredging several years ago.
Many thanks to the Canterbury Commemorative Society, @canterburycitycouncil and sponsors Paul Abbott and Paul Robert. #alluvia #canterbury #theriverstour #underwatersculpture

New oil on canvas

New oil on canvas

Light refracted through the wave structures on a n $Light refracted through the wave structures on a new series of editions. Copper crystals mimicking coral growth.$

Lifted from the tank

Lifted from the tank

To celebrate World Ocean Day a launch of a major N

To celebrate World Ocean Day a launch of a major New Underwater Sculpture Park is coming soon

A World Adrift

Located to the north of Grenada, in the pristine waters of the Caribbean Sea, Carriacou and Petit Martinique stand on the forefront of climate change. These Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are poised to face impact from the relentless forces of our changing climate. The IMF has sounded the alarm, forecasting a looming crisis in these idyllic spice isles. Rising sea levels, warming oceans, coastal erosion, and the spectre of increasingly ferocious weather events, such as hurricanes, cast a shadow over the future of these beautiful delicate ecosystems.

The new underwater installation “A World Adrift,” is a fleet of 30 boats intended to remind people of these threats. Each vessel is helmed by a fearless local school child, a symbol of resilience and defiance, a representation who will be affected most and whose future looks most uncertain.

Crafted from marine stainless steel and pH neutral green cement, each boat resembles delicate paper origami to depict the fragility of the surrounding ecosystem. They are individual artificial reefs, intricately designed to shelter surrounding marine life and boost overall aquatic biodiversity. The sail ropes will double as a coral nursery, where fragments can be grown and eventually transplanted onto nearby reefs.
Each boat, reminiscent of an ark, metaphorically embodies the mission to safeguard species and preserve marine diversity, while charting a course toward a different, hopeful tomorrow.

Positioned in Carriacou, this art installation pays homage to the island’s rich history of boat building and its profound significance to the local community. It will be placed approximately 3-5 meters deep on a barren stretch of sand substrate, ideal for snorkelling or diving.

Supported and funded by:
The Grenadian Tourism Authority @puregrenada
A selection of media places are available for the grand opening in late July.
#underwatersculpture #puregrenada #carriacou #petitmartinique #worldoceanday @unworldoceanday @oceanic.global #marineconservation #ARTificialreef

Red encrusting sponge. #underwatersculpture #under

Red encrusting sponge.
#underwatersculpture #underwatermuseum

New artist portrait describing the work and career

New artist portrait describing the work and career. Hard to believe it almost approaching 20 years now working underwater.
Many thanks to Steve from @inkfieldmedia for his help creating this short.

#underwatermuseum #underwatersculpture #grenada #mexico #lanzarote #bahamas #thames #maldives #cyprus #france #australia #greatbarrierreef #sculpture #metamorphosis

Excited to be exhibiting at the Venice Biennale th

Excited to be exhibiting at the Venice Biennale this year, as part of the Grenada National Pavilion: No Man is an Island.
Come along 5pm Friday 19th April for a first look and to meet the artists!
@grenadapavilionvenice
Huge thanks to @puregrenada and a host of sponsors who made this possible.
@nlagrenada
#venicebiennale2024
#foreignerseverywhere
#grenada
#contemporaryart #contemporarysculpture
#underwatersculpture
#Underwatermuseum

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