An underwater art museum, teeming with life | Jason deCaires Taylor
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- Опубліковано 21 січ 2016
- 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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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.
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.
+Annemiek Sluijs I don't follow. I understand that sometimes we pray to some sort of deity and it makes you feel relaxed, but this is the work of people. Artists are the ones who made these sculptures. Worshiping those artists should be what happens in 1000 years.
+Harvir Dhindsa You are right, we should still be giving credit to these artists years into the future, but just as we do now with archeological foundings, we tend to explain them as religious items when we can't find another explanation.
A while ago an ancient temple was found submerged underwater in Egypt. Not quite the same as it was an actual place of worship, but it has happened.
+Annemiek Sluijs Nothing this significant will disappear like it has done so unfortunately in previous history. We have the internet now, with millions of petabytes worth of backups all over the world.
+Harvir Dhindsa you missed the point she was making
art with a purpose and he's contributing to the community. seems like a pretty good guy. amazing project
This is breathtaking. Imagine how surreal it would be if you happened upon this when diving or something.
As an artist this is inspiring on another level. Why have I not heard of this? (There are hotels in the Grand Canyon)
it's like doing part of the work and letting god finish it for you .. i love this so much
There is something uniquely beautiful about watching nature devour a beautiful piece of art in living color. It echoes the oblivion we all face should we fail to meet the challenges of our modern existence.
Can you imagine a sculpture of a giant hand rising from the bottom to reach the surface? Now that would be cool!
Italy has something like that at their canals search it up !
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
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!!!
Nature is the artist here!
This guy is awesome and I love the message he is sending and what he is trying to do
Sacred is the perfect word. Brilliant vision.
Great idea!!!!! A wonderful way to help the marine life and reefs. Absolute beautiful transformation of these sculptures!!!
so, so beautiful. I hope future civilizations find this and wonder.
+Perplexion Dangerman lmao
+Perplexion Dangerman i swear i thought the samw thing 😂😂
agree
very creative,admiring work .
made us to think to show concern about our precious things
Your works will be GOLD centuries from now when many non pf us no longer walks this planet.
Gorgeous work that carries a very importany message, Thank You !
Absolutely stunning, can't wait to see them in real life
Absolutely breathtaking.
Beautiful in so many ways ❤ thank you
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
are you replying to someone or just stating the obvious?
Totally agree with u!
@@3rdJose exactly 🤣
Very good presentation! The underwater sculptures look absolutely amazing!
We need to plan another trip to Lanzarote soon :)
Thanks for sharing!
i am blown away by this work. Surprised i haven't heard of it before
this is great, more of it please! (:
congratulations ..you made my day Jason de Caires , beauty and love
Absolutely beautiful
OH MY GOSH THIS IS MAGNIFICENT
Planning a dive here with my best buds. Can't wait to see it.
I've dived in these museums in Isla mujeres and Cozumel, this is so cool! :)
This is amazing!
Simply amazing!!!!
Reminds me of Morrowind and Boethiah's Shrine..I need to play that game again
We are doing a 2 tank dive at MuSA Tuesday. So excited. Thank you 🙏
7:46 this whole part has such a powerful message
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!
now i just think it is so beautiful
Incredible!! Added to list of things I must see before I die! :)
I want to see that ark, oh my goodness, how beautiful. And to see it helping the coral reefs and ocean diversity...that would be amazing.
Do it now,it may soon be too late.
This statement is of sound body and mind and directed to Mr. Taylor, supporters of a museum like this, scientists, ecological experts etc.
Having a different view of life/afterlife/quality of life/burial etc. I was wondering whether someone's human remains, could if bequethed to this project, be incorporated in similar installations (where like those left to scientific research are being used to study decomposition/composting?) as both nutrients for plant/animal/ocean life as well as a foundation similar to those you create (in the donors case skeletal system) as a foundation for coral/algae growth etc?
Obviously this is not for the squemish, nor anyone unable to accept their mortality, just an honest inquiry by someone intrigued and inspired and willing to "give back" to the ocean of life...
Thank you for this video, this Art, this respect for life, yours,mine, everyone's, OUR WORLD - OUR OCEAN - NURTURE - NATURE.
Wow! so beautiful.
so incredible !!!
from Italy - thanks .... giugno 2020
Awesome work!!
I LOVE IT!!!
Amazing!
I would love to travel through an underground museums
Şahane,müthiş,olağanüstü.Türkiye'den selamlar.
fantastic project
Love your work. Bravo
Terrifying, beautiful, awesome.
Going there next week!
Wonder- full 😍
I wow these are nice sculptures tbh
excellent job
it´s different and it´s good for the for the environment. GREAT
+João Martins
I guess you could do better with the resources than building statues...
+TheAnnoyingGunner he could also do nothing...
+TheAnnoyingGunner he's an artist. He isn't a scientist. This is not only his art, but a way to help the environment. You can't expect an artist to spend his time doing scientific research. He's helping the way that he knows how.
Meg Alyssa
You don't have to be a scientist to do some research. Yah, research, not research, stupid language that can't differentiate those two... But I prefer his statues over some daub of Pollock or Picasso, that's for sure.
+TheAnnoyingGunner i don't actually, don't get me wrong, i love it, but it doesn't teach me anything i didn't already know. Just the mere fact people are still upset Pollock or Picasso is art already proves how much more intellectually valuable the genius work of Pollock or Picasso is. I honestly didn't need these sculptures, I understand how it helps the ignorant, but I get the same aweinspiring spiritual buzz out of watching a plain nature docu. Artistically speaking this artist is totally forgettable, just a nice idealist making pretty pictures.
i’m here bc of my teacher 😐
Hahaha same, where u from
Me too! Haha! However, this video is very interesting though.
Same here
Same
Same
This channel is very nice and very entertaining and very educational
my homeland! Grenada
I agree my Sister your homeland. They're fascinating with Moors/Israelites formerly know as Blacks People.... We're true people of Jah!!!! Can't cover this up about our ancestors!!! Jah said called firmament
" Heaven" under the water. Created Ahyash ( Adam) and Asha (Eve) Love my Beautiful Brown Sisters and Brothers.
i hope to visit at least one before i die 😊
Awesome...
Big Fan. Would like to get more involved.
I'm here just for my homework.
I just saw a nightly news report on your sculptures. I mean, 200 tones of cement!
Wowww
Wonderful. Wonderful idea and it looks wonderful. They should do more of it athough there will be a great deal more exhibits thanks to climate Change.
OTG!I thought I was the only one...kinda creepy😵
Big up 473 Grenada 🇬🇩
1. Explain his reasons for exhibiting in the sea rather than on land?
2. In what way did Jacques Cousteau influence Taylor?
3. How does he alter his process to for displaying under water?
4. Describe how his art effects the local community and environment?
5. Does his work inform us about ourselves in any way? explain
6. Do you have a favorite work by Jason deCaires? Describe in detail your personal responses to his Sculptures.
7. Have you ever been inspired to create something because of something you experienced? Please describe in detail what has inspired you & how it has influenced your thinking/creativity? Can yall help me please
Frustrated atm as in Cancun wanting to see Musa, waiting for email from tour company to check as weather not good
Anyone here doing the perspectives' assignment?
Wonder if we could have an Orchard in the Art Museum
Coming from SDL110 EFFECTIVE COURSE 😢
and thousands of yars later, if humanity or earth survives, we will think there were an Atlantis drown under the sea ... this is a beautiful trace to leave to the future... i VE always thought that unlike previous civilisations we don't have real monuments: internet and hi tech doesn t compare to pyramids or ...
They're like underwater Chia Pets.
whyy no english caption
Mermaids : oh wow good idea
would definitely help with climate change challenges
you know what i like to see underwater a dragon i hope you make something like that you a lot of people but not animals make a horse then it a sea horse
idk why but these sculptures kinda creep me out...
Ikr
That’s what I said !
No seriously tho
Because they are ugly. He could have done beautiful things, but chose really ugly subjects.
Justine stfu
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Senseless.
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i understand that these GREAT Sculptures have a meaningful purpose. but it's too bad they can't be easily seen.
you have to dive into the ocean to see them.
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What are those people doing under water?
Cool but why the ark man?
Alterior Motive ?? I reflected on this and initially was amazed, but everyone should read ALL the comments first before doing so themselves, as there are several detractors on here making very good points and questioning the validity of these sculptures. "Dynamiting seabeds, relocating poor local inhabitants, illegal ports, etc.....". Not everything is what it seems.
I'm glad you'll fascinating with Moors/Israelites formerly know as Blacks People.... We're true people of Jah!!!! Can't cover this up about our ancestors!!! Jah said called firmament
" Heaven" under the water. Created Ahyash ( Adam) and Asha (Eve) Love my Beautiful Brown Sisters and Brothers.
anyone excited about the noahs ark musuem ....that would blow my mid take my money now
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기후 변화로 사회 저소득 국가의 지불 비용 부담은 더 늘어나게 된다고 하는군요
과거의 관행을 멈추는 방법은 강력한 벌금 서비스가 아닐까? 생각합니다. 🧠
I cant read but im sure you said im hot
I can read, and its saying how this man has found a clever way of drawing attention to himself and making money. You're welcome
underwater WW2 monument ftw?
+Aaron Dewhurst
Why not, much WW2, much underwater.
As if there is not enough harm humans made on actual earth, now they move under the sea. The ocean is stunning without all this manly creation. I am sure it does no just for the living world of waters as well. Vile project.
+Bradan Domhnull You are misguided, friend. These sculptures encourage the growth of corals. We need as much as we can get with all the corals dying off everywhere. They also help to move toward the goal the presenter described-sanctifying the oceans. This project is doing nothing but good for the oceans.
As an aside, just because it is a creation of man does not mean it is good. Similarly, just because something is natural does not mean it is good.
+Kronimiciad he must have ADD and could not get thru after 45 seconds of the video because commercials tend to last that long as does his mental capacity
He says he does it for ecology, for nature, for justice ... and yet he does the opposite, he does it in an illegal port built by throwing people from their homes, built by dynamiting the seabed. And it does it against the opinion of its inhabitants, in an illegal place, paid by the Government, without transparency, hiding the information.
Dice que lo hace por ecología, por la naturaleza, por justicia... y sin embargo hace todo lo contrario, lo hace en un puerto ilegal construido echando a las gentes de sus casas, construido a base de dinamitar los fondos marinos. Y lo hace contra la opinión de sus habitantes, en un local ilegal, pagado por el Gobierno, sin transparencia, ocultando la información.
Meanwhile, Bieber's latest video just hit 500,000,000 views...
make sure you keep count...
I think you should tell people the real reason why you did this.
they made massive art in antiquity lol and u struggle with these small statue's funny
what the !! very baad idia and sick
Too much of the person in the video and talk, like a sales commercial.... Make it more journey of pictures images
ugly scenes of this underwater museum reminds about rests of people... which brings thoughts further into bad sad direction. it is just SPOILING OF NATURE. what for?
plenty worlds in about 50 years most of those sculptures will be completely covered with coral and sea life, so I don't see a problem with it