A fleet of 30 boat sculptures can now be found submerged up to five metres deep in the Caribbean sea off the coast of Carriacou, Grenada.
A World Adrift by renowned British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor is a new underwater exhibition that combines art with marine conservation, and can be found in the soon-to-be designated marine protected area of Jackadan.
Its boat sculptures are designed to resemble paper origami, reflecting the fragility of the surrounding ecosystem. Each boat is captained by a sculpture of a school child from Grenada’s sister islands Carriacou and Petite Martinique. They represent hope and resilience in world facing the challenges of climate change, especially in affected developing countries – such as Grenada.
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Not only will the park appeal to snorkelling and diving enthusiasts, but the sculptures will contribute to reef restoration efforts by providing a habitat for marine species. The sail ship ropes will also double up as coral nurseries.
A World Adrift comes after the success of the tri-island state’s first underwater sculpture park, Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park, which opened in 2006 and also designed by deCaires Taylor.
See below a gallery of the newly installed works:
