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Press Release 40
FEET UNDERWATER, Kralendijk, Bonaire N.A. – (September 24, 2004) – Beginning December 3, 2004 divers can experience art in a unique setting, as the waters around Bonaire host the first ever exhibition of art work underwater. Called “40 Feet Underwater: Moving Light in an Unlimited Territory,” the show will feature the work of Dutch artist Fred Ros. Set in Bonaire’s pristine waters, where the natural environment is something to see in itself, enormous works of art will be sunk to a depth of 40 feet, creating an underwater museum in the Caribbean Sea. Distance, depth, colors and shapes will constantly change as the natural light from the sun beams through the water, giving visitors multiple perceptions of each work of art. Taking notice of the artwork coexisting with the natural underwater treasures – the fish, corals and sponges - the exhibition will not only challenge people’s perceptions of art but also call attention to the importance of preserving and protecting marine environment. The exhibit will showcase thirty-one photographic pieces created by Ros above the Wetlands, in Antarctica, and in the saltpans in Bonaire. As divers approach the underwater museum, they will be greeted by a cashier in scuba gear, ready to punch admission tickets. Guests will then swim their way through the “museum rooms” with a waterproof catalogue in hand. “40 Feet Underwater: Moving Light in an Unlimited Territory” will surely be an experience visitors will not soon forget. The exhibit will run December 3, 2004 through January 27, 2005 at the dive site Front Porch, which is located off of Bongos Beach at Eden Beach Resort. Visiting hours will be daily from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. The entrance fee is $5. Dutch artist Fred Ros, 46, came up with this unique exhibition concept, where art and nature come together in a beautiful way. Ros is known for art projects that focus on parts of nature with a very specific environmental value as well as showcasing specific locations on a large scale. With this approach, he has broken through a people’s culturally-conditioned way of viewing art, situations, and life, challenging individuals to rethink their perception of art. In his current project “40 Feet Underwater,” Ros researched how to lead and mislead the eye with unfamiliar references and use the underwater world and the constantly changing swelling light to cause the observer to see something in a way that has never been seen before. For more information on the exhibit visit www.40feetunderwater.com. Located 86 miles east of Aruba and well outside the hurricane belt, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire offers year-round sunshine and calm weather, low annual rainfall, pristine coral formations and the most thriving fish population in the Caribbean. Ideal for adventurers, explorers and sun-worshippers alike, Bonaire offers myriad eco-adventure activities including world renowned scuba diving and snorkeling, windsurfing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, horseback riding, nature tours, hiking, bird watching, sailing and deep sea and bone fishing. And with a selection of accommodations ranging from full-service oceanfront resorts and condominiums to guesthouses and small inns, Bonaire has something for every lifestyle and budget. For more information on Bonaire or any of these special events contact the Tourism Corporation Bonaire at 1-800-BONAIRE. # # # |
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