Coral Conundrum: Dead or Alive

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Artist: Constance Collins

Title: Coral Conundrum: Dead or Alive

Attribution: Coral Conundrum: Dead or Alive, 2023, Constance W. Collins

Year: 2023

Materials: Upcycled yarns, handmade paper, raw silk background

Dimensions: 24" w x 18" h

Image Statement: Coral Conundrum: Dead or Alive recalls coral reefs & their inhabitants. We must protect these ecosystems from climate change or lose them. As reefs deteriorate, they lose their vibrant color & ability to provide nutrients & shelter. The gradation from color to monochrome represents the bleaching that occurs as coral dies.