The stylised marine forms that surround and envelop them represent their particular field of study and expertise. The artworks aim to create an educational and informative introduction to Great Barrier Reef, celebrating its rich history and its connection to some of the world’s leading marine science institutions and its strong links to indigenous cultures and traditions.
The artworks are located on the MOUA site within John Brewer Reef and at a shallow depth, which makes it ideal for snorkellers to view them. All the sculptures are constructed with a low centre of gravity in order to resist strong oceanic forces. They are made from a new high grade, low carbon Earth Friendly Concrete and reinforced with marine stainless steel.
The surfaces and forms of the artworks are designed to be colonised by marine life. It is hoped that in years to come a variety of endemic species such as corals, sponges and hydroids will change the sculptures’ appearance in vibrant and unpredictable ways.. Like the Great Barrier Reef itself, they will become a living and evolving part of the ecosystem, emphasising both its fragility and its endurance.
For more information about each of the Ocean Sentinel muses, please click here.
The sculptures commissioned by MOUA were funded by state and federal governments funds.
View Exploring the Underwater World Through Sculpture here.
All Inclusive
Luksusowy kwartalnik turystyczno-podróżniczy. Od 2004 roku opisujemy miejsca, do których warto lecieć dłużej niż na weekend, i ludzi, którzy je prowadzą.
