The six sculptures simulate the various shapes of the one cell animal/plant algae in the top of a water column. The colored gels in the top disc reflect sunlight. Through photosynthesis these tiny creatures produce 40% of the oxygen we breath, bioluminescence (turquoise light at night), red tide, and nutrients for coral reefs.
Dinoflagellates, is my most recent piece for the Balance and Imbalance art show, a nature inspired art project that I have exhibited up and down the east coast. Each piece from this multi-media collection is accompanied by a scientifically researched story.
