British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor creates unusual works of art, most of which can only be seen underwater. The largest underwater parks in the world can boast hundreds of the master's creations, and these works not only perform an aesthetic function, but have also become part of the ecosystem, favorably influencing nature.
Taylor creates her sculptures from special cement, making human figures, trees, cars. Over time, corals and sponges appear on the surface of the works, crustaceans and worms also inhabit the material, as a result, each sculpture integrates into the environment, becoming one with wildlife. Some of the works that have been under water the longest cannot be fully seen due to the organic matter that has covered them. Only the outlines of the silhouettes remain, and in combination with the new coating, an amazing effect is created.
Taylor made his first underwater sculptures for a park in Moliner Bay (Grenada). Over time, National Geographic included them in their own list of 25 wonders of the world. In 2009, the artist began designing the Cancun Museum in Mexico. Today, there are about 500 works by Taylor, which have become a home for underwater inhabitants. In 2014, the sculptor set a world record by completing a 60-ton masterpiece 5 meters high. The largest underwater sculpture in the world at that time called "Ocean Atlas" (Ocean Atlas) was placed in the Bahamas.
Another underwater museum has opened in Lanzarote (Spain). Here you can also see several hundred sculptures of Taylor - life-sized frozen human figures. Today the master is working on another series of works for the Museum of Underwater Art in Australia. Its goal is to increase interest in climate issues and support ecotourism.
