Joey Rose & Alexandra Underwood, Pangeaseed Foundation
Mural at 1975 E Vineyard St., Wailuku
Artist statement: “Ocean acidification, an issue largely unknown, is a serious and growing threat to our oceans. CO2 pumped into the atmosphere from man-made carbon emissions is being absorbed by the ocean, making the water more acidic.
Everything made of calcium carbonate is impacted by highly acidic ocean water including shellfish, plankton, and coral.
But there is some hope: although not a permanent solution, studies show that replanting certain species of native coral help reduce the effects of ocean acidification.
In our mural, the native coral in the center of the composition stands tall in protection of the rest of the reef.
We chose to highlight the immense power of this native coral. The large central coral is strong and solid, while the other sea life is becoming translucent as they come in contact with the large dark shapes, symbolizing the effects of acidification.”
PHOTOS: Tre' Packard
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About PangeaSeed: PangeaSeed is an international collective of artists and activists whose mission is to harnesses the power of art, science, and creativity to generate awareness and effect positive change surrounding global ocean environmental issues. Their February 2019 “Mauka to Makai" proposal to SMALL TOWN * BIG ART brought together 19 artists from around the world to address some of today's most pressing issues affecting our marine and freshwater resources through large-scale, purpose-driven public art.
PangeaSeed's 2019 SMALL TOWN * BIG ART Artists: Lauren Brevner | Joey Rose & Alex Underwood | Gregg Kaplan | Kai Kaulukukui | Dulk | Cory Kamehanaokalā | E.H.A. | Mary Iverson | Ben Johnston | Wooden Wave | BirdO | Gavin Murai | Getso | Cracked Ink | Poi/ Techs Learn More: SMALL TOWN * BIG ART Welcomes PangeaSeed Foundation to Wailuku Town (1/24/19) | Team of Artists to Paint Murals Throughout Wailuku and Central Maui (1/25/19) (1/27/19) | Proof of Concept (1/31/19) | Six Months In! SMALL TOWN * BIG ART (5/23/19) |