These sculptures, each unique and cast from real people, are only a small portion of Jason deCaires Taylor's project, "La evolución silenciosa" ("The Silent Revolution"), which is one of four installations at the Museo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA), located in Cancun's National Park. Each sculpture is made of "inert, pH-neutral concrete" that is safe for animals and plants underwater and does not pollute the water (Gadling). The sculptures serve to promote the growth of coral reefs and sea life. They are also an effort towards "the art of conservation," and the museum hopes to increase awareness of the decline of coral reefs and biodiversity through this exhibit. Moreover, they encourage visitors to return multiple times in order to see how the ocean changes and grows and nurtures an ecozone.
This project is a great example of how design can be used to get across a message. I think that the title "The Silent Revolution" is referring to the fact that many people aren't aware of how their everyday actions, such as littering and dumping wastes and chemicals into the sea, and fertilizer run-off, can affect other living creatures. The ocean and the creatures in it can't communicate with humans to tell of of these things so, of course, so they are "silent." By placing sculptures of actual people on the ocean floor, Jason Taylor seems to be telling people that we have a responsibility, too, because the pollution is caused by humans, and it will eventually affect humans.
Someday I hope to visit this underwater museum myself and see these awesome statues and the sea life that has benefited from it.
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