For the previous 4 years, London-based artist Josh Gluckstein has highlighted the potential of an on a regular basis materials—recycled cardboard—to carry animal sculptures to life (beforehand). In his most up-to-date piece, “Reef,” he expands on particular person portraits to create a meticulously detailed two-and-a-half-meter-tall marine habitat teeming with a wide range of fish and coral.
“I fell in love with scuba diving ten years ago and was amazed that there was an entirely new world to discover underwater,” Gluckstein says. “I wanted to bring that experience to life on dry land.”
Gluckstein was invited to take part in Homo Faber 2024 in Venice, which this yr traces the theme, “The Journey of Life.” Among the many work of greater than 400 artisans from all over the world, “Reef” is Gluckstein’s most bold piece up to now, that includes greater than 50 completely different marine species.
Sea turtles, an octopus, clown fish, and a blue noticed ray are among the many creatures that swim round a column of coral. “The piece celebrates the wonder and rich biodiversity of our oceans, while raising awareness for the fragility of—and challenges facing—our marine life,” Gluckstein says.
Homo Faber 2024 continues by way of September 30. Discover extra on the artist’s web site and Instagram.
You may also get pleasure from Ghost Web Collective’s marine animal sculptures made out of the salvaged ocean waste that endangers them.
