A Slice of Ocean Life

A Slice of Ocean Life (2023)

Artists: Janet Austin

Media: Polished Aluminum

Dimensions: 2.5’ H x 15’ W 

Everyday I think about water. I am fortunate to see, walk next to, and swim in Lake Michigan almost every day of my life. Thinking about the fish, the whales, and the turtles bring me peace and a sense of calm."

-Dan Israelite

A Slice of Ocean Life is a privately commissioned wall sculpture inspired by the client’s love for the ocean and its inhabitants, Austin presents a lively tableau of sea creatures crafted out of aluminum layered in low relief. The scene depicts several schools of fish, two sea turtles, and one sperm whale swimming freely on the wall. This piece serves as an ode to the beauty and life found underwater, as well as a slice of maritime bliss that can be enjoyed for eternity.