There is a world wide art project crocheting coral reefs. Started by two artists who crafted the main exhibit, but spun out to include more than 40 satellite reefs around the world. A local college presented theirs in 2019 and some of my favorite items were made by my friend Laurel.
Like this moray eel out of video tape. So realistic! And without a pattern, she just figures it out as she goes. Amazing
Brain coal is the easiest to make by beginners, so there are a lot of them.
Crochet was incorporated into classes so most of these are student-made. I don't know the details, but seems cool.
Glowing items in the black light section.
Not sure if this is to scale, but it was the single largest item in the exhibit. Also, not sure exactly what it is :)
The room was quite small so they filled it up to good effect.
Laurel!
Like the color combo on this one.
Representing the bleached coral.
Love this.
Laurel!
Too cute!
Laurel! I saw her crocheting a lot of kelp, takes longer than you think.
Overall effect is a bit of overwhelming. I kept going back and seeing new pieces. Part of the message is sustainability, so they encouraged no new yarn purchases. We have a great resource for recycled craft material in the bay area, FabMo, which supplied some material.
All sorts of color combos.
Laurel! She made the most interesting pieces!
Pretty
Looking into the 'sunken ship' with black light. The art department made all the structures and lighting.
A great way to spend an hour. I would happily visit another version.
Fun work!
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