OCEAN LIVES
With “Ocean Lives”, I focused on marine life and how they and their habitats are threatened. Our oceans absorb most of the CO2 in our atmosphere. Due to this, our oceans are becoming warmer, and many species are starting to perish. One consequence of this is coral bleaching. Coral bleaching happens when the microorganisms that corals need to live on start dying due to warmer ocean temperatures. The coral starts losing their color, turning white, and dying. This takes habitats away from smaller marine life, making them vulnerable to predators and unable to successfully reproduce. Another threat to marine life is humans. Sharks suffer a lot due to shark finning, where fishermen catch them, cut their fins off, and then throw them back to die. I am shining light on these issues using a combination of media, graphite, pastels, paints, and interactive displays to further engage the audience. I am bringing awareness to these issues affecting our oceans and marine life, to spark inspiration for action!
“Ocean Lives” was on display at the 2020 Patina Senior Art Showcase. Located at Merion Hall Gallery at Saint Joseph’s University. View the “Ocean Lives” video below!
"Ocean Lives" segment of the 2020 Patina Senior Art showcase.