The Abyss @ Blekinge Sculpture Park
July 14 – August 31, 2007
By Rezago Kokorin and Sunn Thunders
Journey to the ultimate depths of the ocean and experience the Abyss—combining history, art, and education into a fantastical exhibition of our planet’s oceans. Enjoy your adventure!
—Rezago and Sunn
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Level 1 (Upper Level):
–Arrival Room and Welcome Area with maps, introductions, and souvenirs
–Education Wings with informational displays, historical timelines, and detailed replicas of the William Beebe Bathysphere, the Turtle, and the Trieste
Level 2 (Lower Level):
–Hydrothermal Vents: black smokers, tubeworms, and more
–Environmental Awareness: our oceans as dumping grounds
–Creature Garden: exotic underwater plants, animals, and artifacts
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The Abyss exhibit came about one night when Sunn and I were having a spontaneous building session which produced a miniature underwater scene. The idea was born then and it grew during the course of the six weeks or so that we worked on it, in between our other various activities. It began as deep sea inspired art and expanded beyond that to include factual exhibits and information.
- Rezago Kokorin
July 2007
