‘Shoal of Tangs in Ghost Coral’
This piece has been completed on two panels of glass creating that unique feeling of depth within the subject matter. The fish are reverse painted and gilded in silver and 24kt gold leaf. Both panels of glass have also been acid etched with a ghost coral design on the face. This piece is designed in response to declining ocean conditions on reefs around the world.
Although coral reefs occupy less than 0.1% of the ocean floor, they are home to a quarter of all marine life - that’s more species than the rainforests. It’s important to marine life for shelter, food and laying eggs.
Reefs are vital for people too! protecting coastlines by reducing the impact of storms and waves, which can cause destruction and land erosion. They also provide food and livelihoods to many millions of people, worth around £300 billion each year.
Over the last three decades, the world has lost half of its reefs. The combination of destructive fishing practices, polluted water entering the ocean, coastal development, shipping - and climate change causing rapid ocean warming has led to mass coral death.
Protect our Oceans.
