Fragility

This piece celebrates nature at its best. Diversity is strong in the number of species that peacefully co-inhabit the ecosystem of coral reefs. Despite occupying less than 0.1% of the ocean’s surface, they account for 25% of all marine species, and 75% of the world’s corals are at risk. The vibrant colours indicate the healthiness of corals, compared to the stark whiteness of bleaching caused by rising sea-temperatures and pollution. It would be a shame to live in a world without this colour. Pate-de-verre technique illustrates the fragility of this environment.

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Materials: Bullseye frit and powders, perspex

Dimensions: 180 x 250 x 350 mm

Weight: Approx. 2kg

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Date: February 2018

Photo: © 2018 Jo Howell

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Exhibited at:

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GAS International Online Student Exhibition & Slideshow at the Murano GAS conference, Venice in May 2018

 

Bullseye Emerge 2018 Portland, Oregon in June 2018

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https://platformeplanetearth.com/listing/fragility-by-daniel-rollitt/

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Art for Climate Change Digital Exhibition with Platforme Planet Earth and Gallery 193, 24 Rue Béranger, 75003 Paris premier on October 15, 2021 & Video

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