His works become artificial reefs attracting marine l. Highlighting natural ecological processes taylor s interventions explore the intricate relationships that exist between art and environment. Jason decaires taylor s underwater sculptures create a unique absorbing and expansive visual seascape.
Select one or more pledges listed below and spread the word. If you are inspired by his work you can take action in your own life. Jason decaires taylor activates the ocean depths with ever changing sculptures that support marine life and remind us of the urgent need for ocean conservation and environmental stewardship.
Over time though the sculptural work is designed to amass vibrant clusters of the sea creatures as they colonize the submerged form. About 50 miles from townsville australia an unassuming structure created by jason decaires taylor rests on the sandy floor the john brewer reef currently the coral greenhouse is in pristine condition with little algae or tiny organisms stuck to its sides. Sculpture jason decaires taylor s museum of underwater art in australia is a stunning work of climate change activism he s on a mission to change how we view our natural worlds.
He is best known for installing site specific underwater sculptures which develop into artificial coral reefs integrating his skills as a sculptor marine conservationist underwater. Jason decaires taylor born 12 august 1974 in dover is a british sculptor and creator of the world s first underwater sculpture park the molinere underwater sculpture park and underwater museum. Positive and life encouraging human intervention.
Taylor s art is assimilated by the ocean and transformed from inert objects into living breathing reefs.
