A Dream of the Reef

A Dream of the Reef by Kilian Eng Vibrant Edition (Color)Limited edition of 75 prints Full-bleed and hand-deckled edges Printed on Canson Aquarelle 310gsm archival paperBleached Edition (Monochrome)Limited edition of 25 prints Printed on Slickrock Metallic Pearl 260gsm paper18 x 24 inchesNumbered Printed with ♥ by Static Medium Artist Statement "Coral reefs have many important functions. For example, they provide shelter for a huge variety of underwater organisms. Many species of fish live there in their early life before swimming out to the open sea. It is a great example of the natural beauty and magic of our oceans. A beauty that is losing its lifeforce and turning into a colorless underwater wasteland devoid of all life due to human impact. My starting point for this project was the impact of coastal development and the negative and deadly effects it has on the ecosystems close to the shore. 40% of the world's population lives close to the coast, something that cau