“Ghost Tide” is my commentary on the impact of ghost nests and fishing net debris on ocean life and aims to capture the struggle of a dolphin’s entanglement as well as the tarnished luster of the marine world due to pollution. This piece is not available for sale.
This sculpture’s form- which is in cold aluminum – has a faded shimmering metallic patina which speaks to the fading beauty of the life of single dolphin.
I have experienced the scourge of fishing net debris and ghost nets first hand, and know that this silent crisis is worthy of attention and action.
If you would like to learn more about initiatives to reduce the scourge of ghost nets and fishing net debris, please visit www.ghostgear.org
Size: 570mm height x 520mm width x 110mm depth
My Process
I start by creating a sculpture from soft clay. From this original sculpture I create a silicone mould into which my casting material is poured to make a permanent edition of the original clay piece. Once I remove the piece from the mould, the finishing process is started, which entails cleaning and buffing the cast and applying various paint and oxidizing techniques to create a unique patina for every piece.
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