An underwater art museum, teeming with life | Jason deCaires Taylor

For sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor, the ocean is more than a muse — it's an exhibition space and museum. Taylor creates sculptures of human forms and mundane life on land and sinks them to the ocean floor, where they are subsumed by the sea and transformed from lifeless stone into vibrant habitats for corals, crustaceans and other creatures. The result: Enigmatic, haunting and colorful commentaries about our transient existence, the sacredness of the ocean and its breathtaking power of regeneration.

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[shontaduncan]

I am a Grenadian and I have snorkeled over our current underwater sculptures, and yes, it is fascinating to see such 'life' underneath the water. I absolutely APPRECIATE the aim of this incentive and how it has created employment, created a new tourism niche and preserves our natural marine environment. I would love to see them add some structures made in the likeness of actual coral reefs.

[scientistsforthemekong]

Thank you, for your love for our oceans and the underwater creatures. Thank you for your absolutely divine artistry. Thanks for caring. Thanks for the most beautiful eco-museums portraying "the symbiosis between humans and nature", a deep inter-relationship that escapes most of humanity. Your visionary work helps humanity recognize the beauty and value both of art and of our oceans. Thanks. I adore your work <3

[asmaaseff]

it's like doing part of the work and letting god finish it for you .. i love this so much <3

[matta]

I absolutely loved this video!!! I usually don't get art, but I was so moved by these creations and with what deCaires had to say. It was amazing!!!

[SmoshAnthonyLover]

This is one of those things people will forget about and find again in 1000 years, thinking it's a miraculous thing to worship gods or something. Can't wait.

[sdagruma]

Great A wonderful way to help the marine life and reefs. Absolute beautiful transformation of these sculptures!!!

[ellievictoria]

This is breathtaking. Imagine how surreal it would be if you happened upon this when diving or something.

[Twirble]

As an artist this is inspiring on another level. Why have I not heard of this? (There are hotels in the Grand Canyon)

[gretchenmercer]

Sacred is the perfect word. Brilliant vision.

[IamCanadian]

This guy is awesome and I love the message he is sending and what he is trying to do

[DaniRockandFire]

Can you imagine a sculpture of a giant hand rising from the bottom to reach the surface? Now that would be cool!

[shell]

so, so beautiful. I hope future civilizations find this and wonder.

[BlameLatency]

Concrete isn't toxic, and this kind is even pH neutral. The statues are just as harmless in the ocean as sand and rocks are. As he said, it even provided new habitation. It's not hurting the environment, it's helping

[crudobonsai]

very creative, admiring work .
made us to think to show concern about our precious things

[heyitslarrylovelace]

Absolutely stunning, can't wait to see them in real life

[LesSpins]

Gorgeous work that carries a very importany message, Thank You !

[vegangaze]

Favourite sculptor ever! Making use of a wonderful space and doing so in a way that benefits said environment. Then watching the piece transform into something even better at the hands of nature makes it that much greater!

[EnragedByCorn]

Planning a dive here with my best buds. Can't wait to see it.

[Lukasz_Fishing_Ireland]

Very good presentation! The underwater sculptures look absolutely amazing!
We need to plan another trip to Lanzarote soon :)
Thanks for sharing!

[sansculottezaragoza]

congratulations ..you made my day Jason de Caires, beauty and love