It's what you see
The Ropes of Hope is saving coral reefs. The Tanzanian-based NGO trains fishers to grow coral, monitors changes in marine biodiversity and records ancestral knowledge. There are about 80 aging fishermen, almost all of them denied the opportunity of formal education. When they were young, the coral reefs were richer and more diverse. The Ropes of Hope relies heavily on the wisdom of the elders and formally records their learnings. Your money will work wonders while you simultaneously build your own art collection.
The animation “Silent Pulse” is part of an extensive series “Everyday Future” dedicated to Nature.
My intention was to present the underwater world in an abstract way, highlighting the issue of endangered corals that are at risk of disappearing yet are ecologically essential for our planet. The animation, mostly in black and white with a hint of color, captures the fragility and beauty of corals and underwater creatures in an abstract form.
The movement of organic shapes responds to sound—a collage of watery sounds, bubbles, and echoes, creating an almost musical harmony with the flowing forms. Each sound triggers pulsations and vibrations, inviting the viewer to reflect on what we are losing with the disappearance of coral reefs.
