This diptych portrays two contrasting underwater scenes. One panel illustrates a thriving marine ecosystem, teeming with life and vibrant coral reefs. The other shows the stark reality of pollution, where oceans are overwhelmed with plastic and debris, threatening the very existence of marine species.
According to the United Nations, over 800 species are affected by marine debris, with plastic making up nearly 80% of the litter. An estimated 13 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year.
The focus of this artwork is the endangered Hawksbill turtle, a species native to Qatar. Research shows that half of all sea turtles globally have ingested plastic, often mistaking plastic bags for jellyfish. This ingestion causes a false sense of fullness, leading to starvation and death.
This diptych portrays two contrasting underwater scenes. One panel illustrates a thriving marine ecosystem, teeming with life and vibrant coral reefs. The other shows the stark reality of pollution, where oceans are overwhelmed with plastic and debris, threatening the very existence of marine species.
According to the United Nations, over 800 species are affected by marine debris, with plastic making up nearly 80% of the litter. An estimated 13 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year.
The focus of this artwork is the endangered Hawksbill turtle, a species native to Qatar. Research shows that half of all sea turtles globally have ingested plastic, often mistaking plastic bags for jellyfish. This ingestion causes a false sense of fullness, leading to starvation and death.
