Trio #1 - Limited Edition of 30 Print

I met with the sea over 30 years ago during my life-long journey to physical and mental rehabilitation following my third and last war injury in 1973 - a meeting that led to a personal journey of observing, studying and doing conservation, restoration and development of the tropical marine environment - the underwater world of reefs, the seashores ... and those who live in, near and of the sea. Over the years, operating especially in Southeast Asian and Caribbean countries (mainly islands) - I discovered the destruction and corruption of the sea due to human arrogance, greed and short-sightedness - by those who live off the sea as much as by those who research, explore, try to control it or those who simply supposed to enjoy it… Yet, driven by my imagination, ethical concerns and creativity, I was documenting the sights, colors and sensations associated with the sea’s natural ability to overcome the serious harm done to it, heal itself, regenerate and recreate its marvelous sights. My works are telling my personal restoration, through the story of nature creating a new life and overcoming "invasive species" alongside with showing photographs of "indigenous species", re-creating in natural healing and rehabilitation processes, new life and sights. The works are displayed in galleries (as pictures, installations and sculptures), applied to interior and exterior design (wall pictures, furniture, gardens and pools) and are integrated into an underwater installation/structure (built of natural rocks) that helps preserve and restore the marine and coastal environment ...