Sculpture, technology, and science will combine for an installation at London's Somerset House raising awareness of issues affecting marine ecosystems and changing ocean conditions.
The annual spring commission will see a new courtyard attraction from artist Dana-Fiona Armour.
Serpentine Currents - Fragments of a Changing Future is a three-part sculpture modelled on a 3D scan of an endangered sea snake species which will be illuminated day and night by mesh LED lights.
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The annual spring commission will see a new courtyard attraction from artist Dana-Fiona Armour.
Serpentine Currents - Fragments of a Changing Future is a three-part sculpture modelled on a 3D scan of an endangered sea snake species which will be illuminated day and night by mesh LED lights.
Snaking across the Somerset House courtyard from Thursday, February 19th to Sunday, April 26th, the installation will evokes the ebb and flow of ocean tides while acting as a visual representation of ocean health - rendering visible the silent signals of the sea.
With Year of the Snake concluding in February, and Earth Day taking place on Wednesday, April 22nd, the work is a reminder of the fragile state of the world's oceans and encourages audiences to connect with the natural world through light and movement.
Dana-Fiona Armour said: "Serpentine Currents - Fragments of a Changing Future looks to raise awareness about climate change and how marine ecosystems are degrading and changing in an accessible and visually engaging way.
With Year of the Snake concluding in February, and Earth Day taking place on Wednesday, April 22nd, the work is a reminder of the fragile state of the world's oceans and encourages audiences to connect with the natural world through light and movement.
Dana-Fiona Armour said: "Serpentine Currents - Fragments of a Changing Future looks to raise awareness about climate change and how marine ecosystems are degrading and changing in an accessible and visually engaging way.
"Sea snakes are a vital, but often overlooked, indicator of marine health. By focusing on these animals, and highlighting how their existence is being threatened, I hope to draw attention to wider ocean and ecological issues."
For details go to somersethouse.org.uk.