August 2024 proved to be a very special month as we had the privilege to be involved with some of the art needed for the 2024 Tampa International Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses. Over 3,000 delegates came to Tampa from 19 different countries to worship and encourage their spiritual family from all over the world in true unity. Thousands locally volunteered their time, energy and resources to give them all a warm and loving welcome and to extend hospitality during their time here. A life-sized coral reef & its inhabitants, sea life sculptures, were needed for part of an interactive, immersible photo back drop- a sea life wall mural. The 3-d elements allowed visitors to be 'fully immersed' in the photo back drop for some picture taking fun. The main reef was constructed with wood, chicken wire, Styrofoam and plaster. The sea turtles are a statue that was loaned to us for the project. The coral, sea sponges, and seaweed were made from found items- pool noodles, fuzzy yarn, wire, spray foam, egg cartons, a kick ball, and even a bathroom rug! Much of the sea life was created from sculpted facial tissue. 

It truly was a project I'll never forget! We made good friends with the artists we got to work along with and made memories that will last forever!