Now that's living art: British sculptor's underwater creations are transformed by coral and sea-life

[Judi Lynn]

Now that's living art: British sculptor's underwater creations are transformed by coral and sea-life off the coast of Mexico

British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor co-founded the Museo Subacuatico de Arte in Cancun, Mexico, in 2009

Over the years he has installed more than 450 works of art in the underwater museum
Some sculptures are barely recognisable after coral, sea urchins and other marine life have made them their homes

By Suzannah Hills
PUBLISHED: 23:03 EST, 3 November 2013 | UPDATED: 05:31 EST, 4 November 2013

While most artists would be distraught at their work being vandalised, one sculptor believes the erosion of his underwater pieces by marine life has only made them better.

More than 450 figurative sculptures have been installed in the underwater museum, the Museo Subacuatico de Arte, since British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor co-founded it back in 2009 off the coast of Cancun, Mexico.

But many of the artworks, all part of 'The Silent Evolution' project', are unrecognisable today after coral, sea urchins and other marine life have taken them over as their new home.

The 39-year-old said: 'When I place them underwater it is the beginning of their lifecycle. For me they only come alive when they have their underwater patina.

'They are made from inert cement but when you see the skin of capillaries and tubular networks of the marine life and sponges colonising them, it makes them feel immortal.'

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[djean111]

1. Absolutely beautiful.

Thank you!!!!!!!

[Judi Lynn]

2. This project is constantly in motion, albeit slow motion.

It wasn't that long ago the article completed the statues and they started placing them on the sea floor, and since that day, new life as been altering the landscape constantly.

It would be amazing to see it in person.

Here's the link to google images, to see this great accomplishment:

https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4TSND_enUS411US412&q=mexico+underwater+statues&tbm=isch

Here are the statues, standing around on dry land prior to being placed in their new home:

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[djean111]

3. Oh, thank you again!

I would love to be able to see that - once a year, to watch it grow.