The Atlantic Museum, based on the seafloor of Las Coloradas bay, has begun installing a set of sculptures by international artist Jason deCaires Taylor.
Taylor is the author of similar creations in Cancun, Mexico and Grenada in the West Indies.
Here is a glimpse of what to expect at the museum.
Image: The first exhibits include The Raft of Lampedusa -- a harrowing portrayal of the refugee crisis, in reference to the ItalianIsland of Lampedusa. The artist, Taylor, has described how the display is a tribute not only to those who succeed, but to those whose ‘hopes and dreams remain at the bottom of the sea’ - quite literally. Photograph: Jason deCaires Taylor
Image: Submerged at depths of between 12 and 15 meters, the enigmatic human figures will help form part of an artificial reef, acting as a breeding site for local species. Photograph: Jason deCaires Taylor
Image: Here’s another one of Jason’s creations. Titled ‘Inertia’, this exhibit is located at Musa, off the coast of Mexico. Photograph: Jason deCaires Taylor
Image: Taylor uses human sculptures as a way to generate social awareness about the loss of eco systems and the risks the ocean is currently facing. Photograph: Jason deCaires Taylor
Image: This piece called ‘The Gardener’ been propagated with corals rescued after tropical storms or damaged by human activity. Photograph: Jason deCaires Taylor
Image: The ethereal figures are made from high-density, pH neutral concrete that doesn’t affect the marine ecosystem or local flora and fauna. Photograph: Jason deCaires Taylor
Image: The sculptures include one titled "Content" — showing a couple taking a sub-aquatic selfie. Photograph: Jason deCaires Taylor
For all of Jason deCaires Taylor’s work, click HERE
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