Coral Garden by Domsky Glass
Reef Check has re-launched the Artists for Reefs e-Gallery whereby the international organization will continue to partner with artists worldwide to promote awareness and conservation of reefs through marine art.
Art can express a universe of thoughts in an instant, without the need for words. Through their art, participating artists express the beauty and fragile nature of the world’s reefs, and the sheer wonder of discovery experienced when exploring the underwater world. Available artworks include one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces by Ana Bikic, Barbara and Larry Domsky, Carlos Hiller, Courtney Mattison, Georgina Kenyon, Jerry Venditti, Michael Wicks and Wyland.
“Coral reefs are the most beautiful ecosystem on earth,” says Dr. Gregor Hodgson, Reef Check Executive Director. “Artists have long recognized this beauty and the incredible diversity of shapes and designs found on reefs. We are really pleased to be working with top international artists to help our teams protect reefs throughout the world.”
According to renowned artist Jerry Venditti, "People do not care about what they do not know. I believe that the art presented in the Artists for Reefs Gallery promises to be a great way to increase public awareness of the magnificent beauty of Earth's most endangered and most diverse ecosystem, coral reefs."
The original Artists for Reefs Gallery was created as part of the International Year of the Reef (IYOR) in 2008 through the work of Francis Staub, ICRI Coordinator for IYOR, and Troy Hotard, an artist who donated funds and artwork to support the project. Then, as now, participating artists pledge to help fund reef conservation by donating a percentage of the cost of every item sold through the gallery.
The mystical beauty and power of the world’s oceans have, though the centuries, inspired human kind to create works of art and enrich our surroundings with them. During this Holiday Season we invite you to give that special someone an art piece from the Artists for Reefs e-Gallery – giving a present while preserving its source is the best gift of all.
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