Photograph: SWNS. Retrieved from goodnewsnetwork.org
Excerpt from goodnewsnetwork.org
A British artist has crafted life-size sculptures, all of which have been cast from members of the local community in Grenada.
The installation known as the Coral Carnival was created by Jason deCaires Taylor in collaboration with a team of local artists, drawing inspiration from the country’s vibrant annual carnival, Spicemas.
“The sculptural procession portrays a range of symbolic carnival characters, each one celebrating Grenada’s rich culture and history,” said the sculptor from Canterbury in Kent.
The sculptures provide a major upgrade to the Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park, which Mr. Taylor created back in 2006—the first of its kind in the world.
Every sculpture added to the park can be found at about 10 feet underwater (3-meters) making them easy to see by snorkelers.
