The Watamu Spiral was the first of a long and continuing journey. I was invited to Local Ocean Trust, an oceanographic centre and turtle sanctuary in Watamu, Kenya. Here I had the privilege of being invited to create a prototype for a sculpture to illustrate the poignancy of the ocean and specifically the turtle's plight. As the spiral symbolises learning or the path to knowledge it was an appropriate image to confront the myriad concerns for ocean and turtle conservation. The spiral is made of illegally killed turtle shells. I hope one day, to complete the installation by creating a permanent piece for the sanctuary, For additional information on the sanctuary please go to:
LOCAL OCEAN TRUST: WATAMU TURTLE WATCH
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