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Undersea Treasure
- Author: Vivianne Lapointe
- Posted on: Tuesday July 7, 2009 at 5:00 PM
- Filed under: art, undersea, sculpture, exclusive, art
Underwater sculpture parks, anyone? The perfect trip for honey-mooning adventurers, Jacques Cousteau-look-alikes, mermaids, deep-sea-fishermen-who-dig-art-too, and worldwide explorers.
In the clear, turquoise waters of the West Indies island of Grenada, divers and snorklers alike can discover the work of the ultra-talented British sculptor Jason de Caires Taylor. Check out the video below.
De Caires Taylor has created the first underwater sculpture parks. What's really cool about his art is that by creating artificial reefs, the sculptures not only look beautiful - they also attract marine life and promote coral growth, which can support an entire marine ecosystem. Go eco-friendly art! Read more about this here. (Plus, you never know, you may find undiscovered treasure while down there too!)
Ever thought of what would happen if you got lost at sea, submerged by a tsunami? The piece below, titled The Lost Correspondent, says it all.
The first phase of a brand new underwater project inspired by the Mayas culture is reportedly underway in Mexico within the National Marine Park of Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Nisuc and promises to be grandiose. Take a plunge into the artist's YouTube channel to discover more underwater treasures.
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“It would be really cool if someone would create a garden of flowers, a secret garden that could exist under the water. ”
