Invader’s Underwater Mosaics in Cancun Bay, Mexico
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The Beginning
According to Invader, he had the idea of creating underwater sculptures back in 2007, and in 2012, Invader was physically ready to undergo such a project. However, Invader lacked expertise in underwater art, thus, he needed external help. Jason deCaires's work piqued Invader’s interest as he had sufficient experience and proficiency in the underwater territory. Additionally, Jason had just joined one of the galleries representing Invader. Hence, Invader wrote him an email about a potential partnership and teamed up with him on a series of new underwater sculptures.
this is how three space invaders ended up installed at the bottom of the Cancun Bay!
-Invader
Who is Jason deCaires Taylor?
Jason deCaires Taylor is a British sculptor and underwater artist, renowned for his innovative and thought-provoking works that merge art with environmental awareness. Born in 1974 in London, he started creating submerged sculptures in the early 2000s that serve as artificial reefs, promoting marine life and raising awareness about ocean conservation. By using low-carbon and pH-neutral materials that are designed to be colonized by sea animals, marine life transforms the artworks and submerges them in their environment. Each sculpture is an artificial reef that provides new habitat spaces for underwater species whilst drawing tourists away from natural, fragile areas.
As a side note, before 2012, the Cancun Underwater Museum, or MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte) was opened in 2009. Located near the island of Isla Mujeres and the coast of Punta Nizuc in Cancún, over 500 permanent life-size sculptures are featured; being one of the largest underwater art attractions in the world. It shows the sheer scale and expertise of Jason in this area.
The Three Mosaics
These artworks are all placed in Villa RODA, an accommodation place associated with the MUSA and a gallery of MUSA.
CCU_01
CCU_01 is the first mosaic of the three, placed on what seems to be a building or an apartment under the ledge. Two years later, its surface was degraded and covered in dust and corals, resulting in a faded color.
CCU_02
The second piece of the invasion, CCU_02, is placed on a surface under the desk of a working-class figure. Currently, the condition of this piece is unknown.
CCU_03
The only mosaic that is kept on shore, CCU_03, is placed on a bag of a figure depicting a man thinking with his hands over his chin. From the images below, it can be easily observed that the sculpture has changed in place.
Remember how Invader said there are three mosaics underwater? We suspect that this one is also supposed to be placed underwater but failed to do so for some reason. But regardless, it is just a harmless adjustment.
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