Where the Reef Sleeps

Where the Reef Sleeps evokes the quiet, mysterious world beneath the surface, where fragments of nature become layered into something ancient and new. Built from clay, plaster, botanicals, stones, metal, and acrylic, the piece is rich with tactile texture and organic forms that resemble a weathered reef or ocean floor.

Muted blush, ivory, charcoal, and sea-green tones create a sense of something slowly shaped by time and tide. Embedded elements invite a closer look, revealing little remnants and textures throughout the surface.

Part of The Ocean Remembers, this piece reflects the idea that the sea never truly lets go because it gathers, transforms, and preserves what passes through it.

16” × 20”
Clay, plaster, botanicals, stones, acrylic & metal