Enter a new, unique way of appreciating art - Underwater sculptures! Here's a short summary of this amazing form of art.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.
The ocean provides a setting imbued with mystery. Observers are invited to appreciate the works of art whilst questioning their circumstances and history. The viewer is immediately committed and involved to the environment and becomes part of the work itself. The sculptures will be an ever changing exhibition as nature colonizes the surface and the sea and tidal movement shapes the texture.
The uniqueness of the setting challenges traditional views of ourselves and our environment, transcending the boundaries separating land and water, and decompartment alising social preconceptions. The constant flux of the marine environment on the sculptures mirrors the vicissitudes of our own lives.
It's definitely something worth a visit, as Sculpture Park provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore a dynamic seascape and to appreciate the Grenada’s beauty and diversity. By creating an artificial reef of sculptures which depict Grenadian people and their history, the project fulfills its dual purpose of protecting the marine environment and illustrating the richness of Grenada.
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