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 By creating an artificial reef of sculptures which depict Grenadian peoples and their history, the project fulfils its dual purpose of protecting the marine environment and illustrating the richness of Grenada.Grenada is renowned for its diving experience. This unique project will provide an unparalleled opportunity to explore a dynamic seascape and to appreciate the island?s beauty and diversity. In the longer term, the sculpture park aims to encourage local artists and to provide a canvas for them to express themselves and to commemorate Grenadian history and folklore. Aims The aim of the Sculpture Park is to create a unique space which highlights environmental processes and celebrates local culture. By creating an artificial reef of sculptures which depict Grenadian peoples and their history, the project fulfils its dual purpose of protecting the marine environment and illustrating the richness of Grenada. Grenada is renowned for its diving experience. This unique project will provide an unparalleled opportunity to explore a dynamic seascape and to appreciate the islands beauty and diversity. In the longer term, the sculpture park aims to encourage local artists and to provide a canvas for them to express themselves and to commemorate Grenadian history and folklore. An underwater gallery creates a whole new perspective on the world. Submerged objects are affected by different conditions both physical and emotional. Objects appear 25% larger and closer, colours are changed as light is absorbed differently by the water. The surface of the sea creates an ever-changing kaleidoscope of light, whilst its turbidity acts as a filter. The aquatic medium affords the viewer a multitude of angles and perspectives and thus transforms the traditional role of passive observer into an active process of discovery and engagement. Any ridged structure underwater creates an artificial reef. This in turn allows hard and soft corals, algae and sponges to colonise it. These organisms are the basis of many Caribbean reef ecosystems and attract an array of marine life including a spectrum of colourful reef fish, turtles, sea urchins and pelagic creatures such as sharks and rays. Enclosed spaces also allow many creatures to breed and provide shelter for smaller creatures to take refuge. The sculptures themselves are cast in concrete and steel and then fixed and secured to the ocean substrate. Care has been taken to ensure that no substances harmful the environment are used. The GalleryAn underwater gallery creates a whole new perspective on the world. Submerged objects are affected by different conditions both physical and emotional. Objects appear 25% larger and closer, colours are changed as light is absorbed differently by the water.The surface of the sea creates an ever-changing kaleidoscope of light, whilst its turbidity acts as a filter. The aquatic medium affords the viewer a multitude of angles and perspectives and thus transforms the traditional role of passive observer into an active process of discovery and engagement. '' The Artist Jason Taylor was born in 1974 to an English father and Guyanese mother. Educated in South East England, he graduated at Camberwell College of Art, London Institute with a B.A.Honours in Sculpture and Ceramics. He has exhibited sculptures in several public spaces, including Trafalgar Square, Regents Park, Waterloo and Camberwell. He is a fully qualified dive instructor with over 14 years of diving experience in a variety of countries worldwide. His artistic development has been inspired by the works of Richard Long, Christo and Claus Oldenberg, whose focus on the connection between the object and the environment in which it is placed reflects his own experience: ?I encountered change from an early age as my family moved from one cultural environment to another. This was the beginning of my fascination with how objects and relationships change as landscapes and contexts alter.? Jason Taylor also undertakes private and commercial sculpture projects, both land and sea based. Acknowledgements - A very special thanks to all those involved in this project: The Grenadian Board of Tourism, The Fisheries Dept, Phil & Mick at Dive Grenada, Nina, Grace, Donna, Steve & Creative designs team, Charles, Tina, Emma, Lian, Matt Barker at Artwerk, Yousuf, Christine & Roy, The Lance Epines Builders, Christian Sandino-Taylor, Ricardo, Beverly Sinclair, Ross Engineering, Mr Narain, Danny Donelan and Grenada Arts Council.
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