Forming part of the recent show at the Jonathan Levine Gallery the film Human Nature details works by Jason deCaires Taylor starting with the oldest pieces though to the most recent in 2012. The filming spans three countries; Grenada, Bahamas and Mexico and is shot entirely using a 7D and Sigma Lenses.
Works include: Vicissitudes, Inertia, Holy Man, The Phoenix, The Musician, The last Supper, The Listener, Collector.
About the Artist: Born in 1974 to an English father and Guyanese mother, Taylor grew up in Europe and Asia, where he spent much of his early childhood exploring the coral reefs of Malaysia. Educated in the South East of England, Taylor graduated from the London Institute of Arts in 1998 with a BA Honours in Sculpture and went on to become a fully qualified diving instructor and underwater naturalist.
With over 17 years diving experience under his belt, Taylor is also an award winning underwater photographer, famous for his dramatic images, which capture the metamorphosing effects of the ocean on his evolving sculptures.
Visit the website to view a gallery of his works and learn more about his projects.
