Only visible twice a day, sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor has managed to create a feat for the eyes. Totally Thames is a festival in London and recently, Taylor was commissioned to produce a work or art that would impress. Impress indeed, “Rising Tide” depicts 4 life-size horses with their riders on the banks of the Thames River. At high tide, it’s easily visible; but any other time, the sculptures rest underwater.
Made of marine cement and steel, Taylor does just what other artists are trying to avoid, getting his work seen. An underwater sculptor, this isn’t Taylor’s first go at this. in 2006, Taylor created the world’s first underwater sculpture park near the shores of Grenada. His art is so unique and startling; especially in London, this definitely made stop and take a another look!
Here, the water of the Thames River is starting to recede and the 4 horsement are becommig visible.
Image courtesy of: Underwater Sculpture
Here they are… in all their glory!
Image courtesy of: Underwater Sculpture
The artist, Jason deCaires Taylor beside on of his horsemen. Inspired by his childhood of exploring coral reefs in Malaysia, Taylor became a diving instructor, naturalist and underwater photographer. All this led him to his current profession, an underwater sculptor… lucky for us all!
Image courtesy of: Voyage Vixens
“The Raft of Lampedusa,” based on Géricault’s “The Raft of the Medusa.” This installation is off the coast of Spain’s Canary Islands. The piece is also meant to make people take notice of Europe’s latest refugee crisis.
Image courtesy of: PBS, photograph courtesy of: Jason deCaires Taylor