Category - Wearable Art WINNER Artist - Stephanie-Anne Alcock Title - "Sun Dance" Story - Inspired by the natural elements of sun, water, wind and earth. Capturing the soothing warmth and energising golden rays of sunlight, liberating and bringing energy to the day. Prize - $1000 Gift Voucher from Latitude Jewellers and earrings from the Kim Walkden collection.

Category - Gemma Allan Award WINNER Artist - Soroptimist SI Geraldton Title - "Modern Mermaid MS" Story - The modern mermaid Ms is ready to burst bubbles. Her mermaid purse and mask allows her to travel – no border barriers for a modern mermaid. First stop, the Southern Ocean. Her beanie and scarf to keep out those icy chills. Prize - $500 Gift Voucher from Latitude Jewellers

Category - Latitude Gallery Choice Award Artist - Jill Foale Title - Paradise Lost Story - My inspiration was my holidays to North Island as a child. Prize - $250 gift voucher from Latitude Jewellers.

Category - Wearable Art HIGHLY COMMENDED Artist - Verity Pearce Title - "Dutch Goddess of the Sea" Story - A Goddess lost to time. Unravelling the long forgotten, sun-bleached ropes to reveal the bright kaleidoscope of colour hidden within, allowed me to bring her back to life. Prize - $800 Gift Voucher from Latitude Jewellers and earrings from the Kim Walkden collection.

Category - Artist View WINNER Artist - Rosalyn Kelly Title - "Windows of the Abrolhos" Story - The old barnacle encrusted alloy cylinder was amongst the rubbish. The four sides look like windows so I have told a story of the underwater scenes you may see at the Abrolhos. The crayfish, the snorkelling, the pearls, the sea lions and historic relics lying on the ocean floor from old shipwrecks. Aerial photos of the Abrolhos Islands inspired the view of Post Office Island on top of the dome. The dome sits on a post, with a rope, on a flat driftwood that mimics the islands that are so flat and part of an old cray pot frames it all. Spin the cylinder to see all four window views. Prize - $500 gift voucher from Karl Monaghan Photography and Framing and a $1000 Gift Voucher from Latitude Jewellers

Category - Recycling Award WINNER Artist - Pamela Riggs Title - "Jetsam Jetty Bird" Story - My love of creating quirky birds, the shape of the pot floats, colour and textures of the ropes allowing this piece to evolve as I put it together. Prize - Trip for two to the Abrolhos Islands with Geraldton Air Charter valued at $780 and a $1000 Gift Voucher from Latitude Jewellers

Category - Heritage Award WINNER Artist - Raylene Spencer & Aimee Rowland Title - "Crawling & Exploring" Story - The crayfish is a mysterious creature lurking in the depths of sea caves, his stalking beady eyes and rocky suit of armour is unique. Glamorous yet fierce and so much like the crusty sea rope that eventually captures him. Mum and I live 2 hours apart and we enjoy having a craft project, an excuse to spend some time together. Sifting through the rubbish collected by my brother as we were both away that weekend we talked about what it reminded us of. With all the tangled ropes, broken wood and bright red plastic bits of cray pots, it was when we found a weird little tube shape bit that we saw the body of a crayfish and it just kept evolving from there. Prize - $250 cash prize from Batavia Coast Maritime Association and a $250 Gift Voucher from Latitude Jewellers.

Category - Junior Award WINNER Artist - Jay Furukawa Title - "The Old Ship" Story - This year I did not go with wearable, instead I went with a sailing ship like the Batavia. (PS, there’s a letter hidden on this ship, keep an eye out for it.) Prize - $250 Gift Voucher from Latitude Jewellers

ARTWORK TITLE: Dottie Gull ARTIST: Rose Holdaway FOR SALE: $285 CATEGORY: Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT Some things lend themselves better to paint…

ARTWORK TITLE: Big Day ARTIST: Narelle Phillips FOR SALE: $500 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT A bride starting a new life on her wedding day, in a dress made from material being reused for a new purpose. The colours reflecting those of the Abrolhos Islands and our beautiful islands. I would like to donate the proceeds of the sale of the dress to the Lord Mayor Disaster Relief Appeal to help our surrounding communities to start new too.

ARTWORK TITLE: Frayed Knot ARTIST: Brittni Barlow FOR SALE: $300 CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT On average, Australians use 130kgs of plastic per person each year. Only 9% of that’s recycled. More frightening still, up to 130,000 tonnes of plastic will find its way into our waterways and into the ocean. Will knowing this information make people start recycling? …. I’m a frayed Knot!

ARTWORK TITLE: Nehalennia (Ne-ha-len-nya) ‘She who is by the sea’ ARTIST: Verity Pearce FOR SALE: $800 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT A Goddess lost to time. Unravelling the long forgotten, sun-bleached ropes to reveal the bright kaleidoscope of colour hidden within, allowed me to bring her back to life.

ARTWORK TITLE: Sun Dance ARTIST: Stephanie-Anne Alcock FOR SALE: $1000 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Inspired by the natural elements of sun, water, wind and earth. Capturing the soothing warmth and energising golden rays of sunlight, liberating and bringing energy to the day.

ARTWORK TITLE: Protect our Sea Lions ARTIST: Rosalyn Kelly FOR SALE: $170 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT I carved and sculptured a sea lion from the yellow foam board found at the jetty rubbish pile. The foam had a texture that looked like fur and I was inspired to make the sea lion. I placed a piece of net over his head and flippers to show his “wearable” net cape – worn by chance and not by choice. Keep our oceans clean for the sake of the wildlife and fish. Cheers to the crew who cleaned up the Abrolhos this year!

ARTWORK TITLE: Low Tide ARTIST: Sandra Cousins FOR SALE: $350 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT I was inspired by the textured marine ply to do another picture. It was amazing ground to work with, I enjoyed doing this piece. Medium: Pastels and Pencils.

ARTWORK TITLE: Fauna Triptych ARTIST: Sarah Edge FOR SALE: $365.00 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT Inspired by the beautiful Australian fauna using bright and colourful designs representing the Australian Possum, Koala and Galah.

ARTWORK TITLE: Fauna Triptych ARTIST: Sarah Edge FOR SALE: $365.00 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT Inspired by the beautiful Australian fauna using bright and colourful designs representing the Australian Possum, Koala and Galah.

ARTWORK TITLE: Fauna Triptych ARTIST: Sarah Edge FOR SALE: $365.00 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT Inspired by the beautiful Australian fauna using bright and colourful designs representing the Australian Possum, Koala and Galah.

ARTWORK TITLE: Artificial ARTIST: Stevie Fraser Age 15 FOR SALE: CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT Just one plastic bag, who cares. 130,000 tonnes, nearly 53 Olympic sized swimming pools filled with rubbish. This is the estimated amount of plastic that ends up in Australian Waterways and the surrounding ocean per year. This number is minute compared to other larger countries such as Bangladesh who annually has 31 million tonnes that ends up in their waterways and China has 8.8 million tonnes. Because Australia’s contribution to plastic pollution is significantly lower much of the plastic pollution goes unnoticed. My artwork is about the overlooked effects of (Australia’s in particular) plastic pollution. Having much of the flotsam and jetsam component so scarce and hard to notice in my art is so that people must take a close look. Much like people must take a closer look at pollutions effects and how the ocean is slowly becoming more and more artificial and without our input it will continue this way. In 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans, if we don’t contribute to reducing our plastic use or picking it up before it reaches the ocean, or removing it from the ocean before it harms a marine animal. Just one plastic bag can cause the death or irreversible injury to marine animals. So next time a plastic bag or any other form of plastic waste is seen blowing around in our waterways, pick it up. Who could it murder?

ARTWORK TITLE: Dottie Gull ARTIST: Rose Holdaway FOR SALE: $285 CATEGORY: Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT Some things lend themselves better to paint…

ARTWORK TITLE: Ships Table ARTIST: Lance Dennis FOR SALE: $1000 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT This timber is most likely a hull plank from a shipwreck due to the wood plug over a bolthole visible underneath. Timber appears to be “pitch pine” which would make the wreck European. Note, no worm holes only weather worn. Coral and shells NW Australia & South Australia. Sheet Music dated around 1920.

ARTWORK TITLE: Ships Table ARTIST: Lance Dennis FOR SALE: $1000 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT This timber is most likely a hull plank from a shipwreck due to the wood plug over a bolthole visible underneath. Timber appears to be “pitch pine” which would make the wreck European. Note, no worm holes only weather worn. Coral and shells NW Australia & South Australia. Sheet Music dated around 1920.

ARTWORK TITLE: Modern Mermaid MS ARTIST: Soroptimist SI Geraldton FOR SALE: $150 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT The modern mermaid Ms is ready to burst bubbles. Her mermaid purse and mask allows her to travel – no border barriers for a modern mermaid. First stop, the Southern Ocean. Her beanie and scarf to keep out those icy chills.

ARTWORK TITLE: Gelato Bras ARTIST: Lis Turner FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Inspired by the vibrant colours of the ropes, the busts are made with the hessian and recycled old bags/rags found.

ARTWORK TITLE: Heading Home ARTIST: Indiana Fraser age 12 FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT I thought of this piece because when I went to Indonesia, I can remember seeing all the women cutting all the rice and them in the paddocks. The lady started because of the hat, and the hat was the bottom of a flagon, which is an old wine bottle. I made four of the ducks girls and one of them a boy. The drake is the one telling the lady off, because he doesn’t want to go to bed yet.

ARTWORK TITLE: Sea Bird Trio ARTIST: Luisa Stade FOR SALE: Not For Sale CATEGORY: Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT The inspiration for my Sea Bird Trio was timber collected from the Abrolhos Islands clean up. I love the weathered colour of driftwood and the textured knots and ridges engrained over time through wind and water erosion. I used sea glass to depict whimsical sea birds and the drift wood to represent a series of quirky nautical jetty scenes.

ARTWORK TITLE: Sculpture Sovereign Self ARTIST: Leah Smith FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT Natures freedom and ethereal beauty rules her own domain

ARTWORK TITLE: Little Salty ARTIST: Rose Holdaway FOR SALE: $385 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT Little Salty has pieces from two different flotsam and jetsam collections. Sometimes good things take a while to come together. Perhaps an apt name would have been “Took a while crocodile”

ARTWORK TITLE: A plea from the Sea ARTIST: Jodie Gaspar FOR SALE: Not For Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT My inspiration for this piece came from wanting to send a message about the devastating impact humans are having on our oceans. I felt like a Sea Warrior delivering a message in a bottle, a plea for help would be a meaningful way to do it. Currently there is over 150 million tonnes of plastic floating in our oceans. The ocean is home to more than 80% of ALL life on earth yet we still dump the equivalent of a garbage truck a minute of rubbish in it. This needs to change and we humans need to be that change.

ARTWORK TITLE: Welcome ARTIST: Narelle Phillips FOR SALE: CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art

ARTWORK TITLE: Aloha Atlantis ARTIST: Rachael Ferris FOR SALE: $250 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Broken bottles from the Abrolhos with rope and drift wood.

ARTWORK TITLE: The Green Sea Bag ARTIST: Poppy Healey age 9 FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT As soon as I saw the netting I knew that I wanted to make a hand bag. I could not wait to get started and let all my imagination flow. I would love to take my handbag to the streets of Sydney.

ARTWORK TITLE: Men O’War ARTIST: Rayleen Spencer and Aimee Rowland FOR SALE: $140.00 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT Blue bottles drift onto shore much like the rubbish that has been collected. The blue plastic drink bottles instantly reminded us of the jellyfish we see swept up in the seaweed and shells along our coastline. Ever avoiding their toxic sting while admiring the beauty in their vibrant colour

ARTWORK TITLE: Mermaid’s Dream ARTIST: Jessica Harvey FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT My artwork that I have created, reminds me of a magical underwater land. Looking at the materials I have, made me think of how to piece it all together to create a Chandelier Ocean theme. Less waste in the ocean.

ARTWORK TITLE: Crawling and Exploring ARTIST: Rayleen Spencer + Aimee Rowland FOR SALE: $290 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT The crayfish is a mysterious creature lurking in the depths of sea caves, his stalking beady eyes and rocky suit of armour is unique. Glamorous yet fierce and so much like the crusty sea rope that eventually captures him. Mum and I live 2 hours apart and we enjoy having a craft project, an excuse to spend some time together. Sifting through the rubbish collected by my brother as we were both away that weekend we talked about what it reminded us of. With all the tangled ropes, broken wood and bright red plastic bits of cray pots, it was when we found a weird little tube shape bit that we saw the body of a crayfish and it just kept evolving from there.

ARTWORK TITLE: Covid Cocktail Hour ARTIST: Lis Turner FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Inspired by the wearable art theme and using black rope to make a simple black number, the entire piece has no glue, it is all sewn together with unravelled rope. I made the mesh on the LGBTQI+ awareness day, hence the coloured stripe on it.

ARTWORK TITLE: Kid’s Pod ARTIST: Tahlia Dalle age 15 FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT I’ve invented this little pod because I think that people today are very stressed by life in general. So, this is a cosy place where one can come for a little break to relax with a cup of coffee or just a good book.

ARTWORK TITLE: St Francis Xavier Cathedral ARTIST: Nicola Fraser FOR SALE: $200 CATEGORY: Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT I was inspired to do this drawing as my Aunt used to draw in pen. She was diagnosed with a brain tumour and died the day I finished this picture (9 March 2021). In loving memory of M.R.K

ARTWORK TITLE: Time to Shine ARTIST: Melissa Ryan-Homes FOR SALE: $12 per item or $120 for the entire collection CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT I wanted to create something wearable from my left over pieces, that would inspire generations to be creative through recycling and repurposing. Every piece is unique.

ARTWORK TITLE: Jetsam Jetty Bird ARTIST: Pamela Riggs FOR SALE: Not For Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT My love of creating quirky birds, the shape of the pot floats, colour and textures of the ropes allowing this piece to evolve as I put it together.

ARTWORK TITLE: Paradise Lost ARTIST: Jill Foale FOR SALE: $250 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT My inspiration was my holidays to North Islands as a child.

ARTWORK TITLE: RRR Respect for the Beach ARTIST: Margot Bell FOR SALE: $500 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Inspiration taken from our local beautiful beaches, our glorious foreshore on a warm day. Juxtaposing ropes, shell patterns, photos and sewing all into a t-shirt triptych. A culmination of interests mixed together into an art form.

ARTWORK TITLE: Jumbo Jelly ARTIST: Sara Ramsay FOR SALE: Make Me an Offer CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT I wanted to let the materials help me decide on what to create. I’d grabbed some ropes and bits of plastics when I cam across the deflated bouy – it would make the perfect jelly fish top. Gathered some extra ropes in the colours I liked that matched the dome shape.

ARTWORK TITLE: Modern Mermaid MS ARTIST: Soroptimist SI Geraldton FOR SALE: $150 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT The modern mermaid Ms is ready to burst bubbles. Her mermaid purse and mask allows her to travel – no border barriers for a modern mermaid. First stop, the Southern Ocean. Her beanie and scarf to keep out those icy chills.

ARTWORK TITLE: Stuck In The Pot Rope Again ARTIST: Christy Rock FOR SALE: $700 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling

ARTWORK TITLE: Modern Mermaid MS ARTIST: Soroptimist SI Geraldton FOR SALE: $150 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT The modern mermaid Ms is ready to burst bubbles. Her mermaid purse and mask allows her to travel – no border barriers for a modern mermaid. First stop, the Southern Ocean. Her beanie and scarf to keep out those icy chills.

ARTWORK TITLE: Owl T-Shirt ARTIST: Nicki Wyatt FOR SALE: $190.00 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT The owl came about because of the 2 eyes I found, then I was lucky enough to find his nose which is an old squid jig. (perfect owl nose). He’s mounted on a t-shirt, made of old deck carpet to fit with the wearable theme this year.

ARTWORK TITLE: Jimmy the Jellyfish ARTIST: Oscar Age 5 FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT I wanted to make a jellyfish because I’m interested in them. I painted Jimi orange because its my favourite colour.

ARTWORK TITLE: Cowry Serenity Bag ARTIST: Dakoda-Lea Morris FOR SALE: $250 CATEGORY: Wearable Art

ARTWORK TITLE: Coral Shores Bag ARTIST: Dakoda-Lea Morris FOR SALE: $500 CATEGORY: Wearable Art

ARTWORK TITLE: F&J Mermaid Necklace ARTIST: Luisa Stade FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT The inspiration for my submission was to create a wearable artwork customised necklace creating a free flowing form of flotsam and jetsam focusing on colour and texture fit for a modern age mermaid.

ARTWORK TITLE: Fishing Dream ARTIST: Archie Singleton age 8 FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT My name is Archie, I am 8 years old and Love Fishing! I fish from the rocks, from the jetty and from our boat. My dream is to have my own island as The Abrolhos and fish and dive everyday.

ARTWORK TITLE: Afloat ARTIST: Lynda Howitt FOR SALE: $200 CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Seashells remind us that with every passing life something beautiful remains. Created from found cray pot float added adornment of seashells.

ARTWORK TITLE: Modern Mermaid MS ARTIST: Soroptimist SI Geraldton FOR SALE: $150 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT The modern mermaid Ms is ready to burst bubbles. Her mermaid purse and mask allows her to travel – no border barriers for a modern mermaid. First stop, the Southern Ocean. Her beanie and scarf to keep out those icy chills.

ARTWORK TITLE: Octopus in the Sea ARTIST: Ella Carter age 9.5 FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT Its what the Flotsam and Jetsam looked like.

ARTWORK TITLE: Octopus in the Sea ARTIST: Ella Carter age 9.5 FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT Its what the Flotsam and Jetsam looked like.

ARTWORK TITLE: Useless Beauty ARTIST: Emma Davey FOR SALE: $127 CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT This piece embodies my love for seashells and my passion for conservation. It has travelled all the way from the Community of Useless Loop to grace Latitude Gallery with its beauty. Medium: Wood, rope, threads, & plastic, all collected from the Abrolhos Islands.

ARTWORK TITLE: Octopus in the Sea ARTIST: Ella Carter age 9.5 FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT Its what the Flotsam and Jetsam looked like.

ARTWORK TITLE: Aloha Atlantis ARTIST: Rachael Ferris FOR SALE: $250 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Broken bottles from the Abrolhos with rope and drift wood.

ARTWORK TITLE: Going to the Seahorse Races ARTIST: Rachael Ferris FOR SALE: $200 CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Funky creation from the collected trash

ARTWORK TITLE: Ocean Dream ARTIST: Zoe Motton Age 12 FOR SALE: $69 CATEGORY: Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT Listening to the crashing waves, seeing divers diving, and I wonder, what is under the sea. I imagine, Coral Fish, turtles, it’s wonderful, Mother Nature is amazing, we should care more for our amazing planet.

ARTWORK TITLE: She Rides The Tide ARTIST: Jill Foale FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT My wearable art piece was inspired by the way plastic travels with the tide.

ARTWORK TITLE: She Rides The Tide ARTIST: Jill Foale FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT My wearable art piece was inspired by the way plastic travels with the tide.

ARTWORK TITLE: Masquerade Ball Mask ARTIST: Nicola Fraser FOR SALE: $180 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT This mask was inspired by a piece of lay flat hose that I picked up at the flotsam and jetsam pick up. It not only makes the mask itself but it is also part of its feather like features. I was lucky enough to find some old ribbon and balloons in some rope which I have used to make the masks tie. So that the mask is able to be worn. Also this makes the mask 100% flotsam and jetsam only additionally using paint and glue to pull the mask together. My challenge was to make something wearable, unique and pretty out of rubbish, not renown for any of those qualities. I feel I have managed this and cant stop imagining what fun a masquerade ball would be like to attend.

ARTWORK TITLE: The Islander ARTIST: Carol-Anne White FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Artist’s View + Wearable Art + Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT Amongst all the flotsam and jetsam, she found a rope knot, turning it over she thought it looked like a human heart. It got her wondering if the oceans had sent a more personal message, as if the plastic tide wasn’t enough. The Islander is wearing an outfit made totally from the Abrolhos Islands flotsam and jetsam. A single strip of striped marine carpet was used in its entirety and the grey hues have been brightened and lightened with circles of rope stitched together in a joyful display of colours. Whimsical rope threads drift out to the shoulders, a tribute to the windswept islands. A solitary sock completes the skirt and the fingerless glove. Accessories include a headpiece adapted from the inside of a safety hat and a plastic bucket strap supporting a tin lid makes an exaggerated necklace feature. Matching amulets and simple rings compliment the outfit. In her left hand the Islander carries a couple of hookless lures and considers how to repurpose them, for surely with all human knowledge in 2021 everything can be used again – can’t it?

ARTWORK TITLE: Owl T-Shirt ARTIST: Nicki Wyatt FOR SALE: $190.00 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT The owl came about because of the 2 eyes I found, then I was lucky enough to find his nose which is an old squid jig. (perfect owl nose). He’s mounted on a t-shirt, made of old deck carpet to fit with the wearable theme this year.

ARTWORK TITLE: Namrus Houtalias (Halfmoon Songbird) ARTIST: Corrinna Doust FOR SALE: $389 CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Inspired by the hard work and dedication of marine biologist Christopher Surman. Some say the sound is that of the sirens, though, if you listen closely, you will hear the plea of the Halfmoon Songbird, as she calls upon humanity to care a little less for ourselves and a little more for Mother Earth.

ARTWORK TITLE: Necklace 1 ARTIST: Sarah Hinton FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Who doesn’t love statement jewellery? Especially one inspired by the sea. I love colour and pops of bright, so was pleased (but so saddened) to see colourful ropes. If you pull it tight around your neck, its almost like being a seabird and feeling that same feeling of suffocation, when birds get our rubbish caught around their neck.

ARTWORK TITLE: Who’s gonna make the gravy ARTIST: Anne-Maree Hopkinson FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree how lovely are your recycled wood branches!

ARTWORK TITLE: Imperfectly Beautiful ARTIST: Melissa Ryan-Holmes FOR SALE: $200 CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT My Grandmother was a Milliner, which has inspired me to create a fascinator. I drew inspiration from the seascape items such as the fishing lures, floats and mesh, together with the multitude of plastics that find their way into our oceans. I was excited to make something that was old, new again.

ARTWORK TITLE: Old Plastic – The New Fantastic ARTIST: Melissa Ryan-Homes FOR SALE: $200 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT I’ve always liked fashion and style. A girl can never have too many bags.

ARTWORK TITLE: Surface Pearls ARTIST: Tim Carrier FOR SALE: $150 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT The Surface Pearl Necklace and display bust have been hand carved from damaged cray pot floats. My intention was to experiment with a different way of using this material. Disclaimer. The Surface Pearl Necklace is not intended for use as a floatation device.

ARTWORK TITLE: Kelpie ARTIST: Janine Glasson FOR SALE: $65 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT The Kelpie is an unseelie water horse of predominantly Scottish mythology. He shape shifts into most commonly a pretty pony and occasionally a very attractive young man. Once patted or touched the victim becomes gived/adhered to the Kelpie. The Kelpie then reverts to its original shape and drags the stuck prey into the depths.

ARTWORK TITLE: The Lure ARTIST: Carol-Anne White FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Women are attracted to pretty shiny things, let’s be honest we desire them. Humans, just like fish can also be lured to chase things bright and flashy. Especially if it appears in the right colour, size and shape for them. There are no hooks on this enticing piece. You will see the snake, but can you see the apple? She wants to lead you to temptation, do you long to touch? She wants to capture your time; do you want to look more closely? She desires intimacy if only you will stop to explore her precious and fascinating second skin. Will you eagerly take the bait? Made entirely from a second-hand mannequin, my preloved beads, plus many donated by friends or purchased as whole pieces from op shops in Geraldton and Dongara. Perhaps you will recognise some.

ARTWORK TITLE: Daddy’s Home ARTIST: Peter Berryman FOR SALE: $350 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Hats are an essential item in the harsh conditions of the Abrolhos Islands.

RTWORK TITLE: Abrolhos Bride ARTIST: Beverley Hanrahan FOR SALE: $300 CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT This headpiece evolved as I unraveled this beautiful rope into strands. I imagined a beauty from the sea breaking out of the waves with her flowing mane of hair cascading, entwined with lace and precious jewels.

ARTWORK TITLE: Sun Smart ARTIST: Amanda & Frank Miragliotta FOR SALE: $800 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT What came to mind for “wearable art” while driving to the wharf for collection was a simple hat. We then spotted a magnificent piece of driftwood…. You can see there is one flat face but all the other edges have been rounded (makes you wonder how long it had been drifting in the ocean). It was the perfect piece to create a hat stand to display the hat! As we learned, the octopus is highly intelligent…. So smart in fact that he’s climbing up to get the hat.

ARTWORK TITLE: Choking ARTIST: Jules Camerer FOR SALE: $250 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT Shifting focus to the long term environmental impacts of the pandemic. Are we choking our future?

ARTWORK TITLE: In the Box ARTIST: Sandra Cousins FOR SALE: $200 CATEGORY: Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT In the box, out the box or even lay in the box. Its all about the box. Love the natural colour of this box. A very flexible hand that can be positioned anywhere easily…… Medium: wire, glass fabric, air plant and selenite.

ARTWORK TITLE: Whale Shark nju ARTIST: Xander Green age 8 FOR SALE: $25 CATEGORY: Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT I looked at the float and it looked like a Whale Shark. I cut his fins and tail from a plastic bottle.

ARTWORK TITLE: Movement of the Ocean ARTIST: Glenda Blythe FOR SALE: $60 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT Old rope has always inspired me to make baskets. The weathering effects on the rope enhances its enduring qualities and when combined with recycled fishing lines, it produces a sustainable product.

ARTWORK TITLE: Protect our Sea Lions ARTIST: Rosalyn Kelly FOR SALE: $170 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT I carved and sculptured a sea lion from the yellow foam board found at the jetty rubbish pile. The foam had a texture that looked like fur and I was inspired to make the sea lion. I placed a piece of net over his head and flippers to show his “wearable” net cape – worn by chance and not by choice. Keep our oceans clean for the sake of the wildlife and fish. Cheers to the crew who cleaned up the Abrolhos this year!

ARTWORK TITLE: Protect our Sea Lions ARTIST: Rosalyn Kelly FOR SALE: $170 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT I carved and sculptured a sea lion from the yellow foam board found at the jetty rubbish pile. The foam had a texture that looked like fur and I was inspired to make the sea lion. I placed a piece of net over his head and flippers to show his “wearable” net cape – worn by chance and not by choice. Keep our oceans clean for the sake of the wildlife and fish. Cheers to the crew who cleaned up the Abrolhos this year!

ARTWORK TITLE: Bronzie on the Prowl ARTIST: Rosalyn Kelly FOR SALE: $220 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT I found some old rusty and crusty iron sheeting with wonderful colours and patina. The colour and scaley surface made me think of fish scales and the colour of a Bronzie, a Bronze Whaler Shark. This shark is a fearsome predator of the ocean in and around the Abrolhos. The Bronzie can grow up to 3.5metres in length and weigh up to 300kg. He is not aggressive but potentially dangerous if you are spearfishing. Watch out – Bronzie is on the prowl!

ARTWORK TITLE: Windows of the Abrolhos ARTIST: Rosalyn Kelly FOR SALE: $330 CATEGORY: Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT The old barnacle encrusted alloy cylinder was amongst the rubbish. The four sides look like windows so I have told a story of the underwater scenes you may see at the Abrolhos. The crayfish, the snorkelling, the pearls, the sea lions and historic relics lying on the ocean floor from old shipwrecks. Aerial photos of the Abrolhos Islands inspired the view of Post Office Island on top of the dome. The dome sits on a post, with a rope, on a flat driftwood that mimics the islands that are so flat and part of an old cray pot frames it all. Spin the cylinder to see all four window views.

ARTWORK TITLE: Windows of the Abrolhos ARTIST: Rosalyn Kelly FOR SALE: $330 CATEGORY: Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT The old barnacle encrusted alloy cylinder was amongst the rubbish. The four sides look like windows so I have told a story of the underwater scenes you may see at the Abrolhos. The crayfish, the snorkelling, the pearls, the sea lions and historic relics lying on the ocean floor from old shipwrecks. Aerial photos of the Abrolhos Islands inspired the view of Post Office Island on top of the dome. The dome sits on a post, with a rope, on a flat driftwood that mimics the islands that are so flat and part of an old cray pot frames it all. Spin the cylinder to see all four window views.

ARTWORK TITLE: The Old Ship ARTIST: Jay Furukawa Age 12 FOR SALE: $250 CATEGORY: Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT This year I did not go with wearable, instead I went with a sailing ship like the Batavia. (PS, there’s a letter hidden on this ship, keep an eye out for it.)

ARTWORK TITLE: Eco Warrior ARTIST: Nicola Fraser FOR SALE: $400 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT This fierce proud Indian chief started out because I wanted to make a headdress as it’s a wearable item and I feel the American Indians are extraordinary with their understanding of nature and how to live harmoniously within nature. So for me it was fitting to be able to make his headdress out of 100% rubbish. Nothing except glue was used to create this piece. I hope to bring awareness of the rubbish we waste with single use plastics. And hope that everyone can and will do their bit to save + protect our planet for the generations to come, as the American Indians did.

ARTWORK TITLE: Fish in Motion ARTIST: Lachlan Ramsay age 10 FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam + Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT When I thought of animals in the Abrolhos, I thought of a fish, because it is an easy shape to sculpt. I like the idea of using rope as scales because it has a similar texture.

ARTWORK TITLE: Flotsam Jewellery ARTIST: Caroline Bodenham FOR SALE: $10 per item – Donated to the Seroja Relief Fund CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Exploring ways to recycle plastic into something attractive and useful. These pieces can be worn as jewellery (or for some) used on key chains etc.

ARTWORK TITLE: Fish in Motion ARTIST: Lachlan Ramsay age 10 FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam + Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT When I thought of animals in the Abrolhos, I thought of a fish, because it is an easy shape to sculpt. I like the idea of using rope as scales because it has a similar texture.

ARTWORK TITLE: Coral Reef ARTIST: Tilly Carter age 7.5 FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT I wanted to display all the little bits of coral and shells.

ARTWORK TITLE: A Poem for the Melancholy ARTIST: Dodie Eastough FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT The inspiration for this piece was drawn from my long time state of being and how going down to the ocean would put me in a calm and peaceful place.

ARTWORK TITLE: Gloved #15 ARTIST: Lynda Howitt FOR SALE: $300 CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Behind every gloved human being is a beautiful soul waiting to shine. The hand symbolising our self, the glove represents our cover of protection that we wear every day and shells reflect our natural inner beauty. Created from a found rubber glove, recycled mannequin hand, little pieces of flotsam, jetsam and shells.

ARTWORK TITLE: Gloved #15 ARTIST: Lynda Howitt FOR SALE: $300 CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Behind every gloved human being is a beautiful soul waiting to shine. The hand symbolising our self, the glove represents our cover of protection that we wear every day and shells reflect our natural inner beauty. Created from a found rubber glove, recycled mannequin hand, little pieces of flotsam, jetsam and shells.

ARTWORK TITLE: Silly Sea Shanty Swimming Cap ARTIST: Caroline Bodenham FOR SALE: $50 – Donated to the Seroja Relief Fund CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Using plastic waste to create something to laugh at.

ARTWORK TITLE: Deep Sea Mine Fish ARTIST: Rose Holdaway FOR SALE: $385 CATEGORY: Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT “He is lurking in the depths, ready to bounce your boat if you drop a line on him!” Utilising this bit of driftwood presented a real challenge. Deep Sea Mine Fish is an enigma; a ferociously funny fish.

ARTWORK TITLE: Fisherman’s Campfire ARTIST: Luisa Stade FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT The inspiration for “Fisherman’s Campfire” was finding the broken glass bottle neck and seeing it as a flame. I used only recycled items from the Abrolhos Islands clean up to create a campfire in a Fisherman's camp around which over warming drinks and tall tales being told would the end of a hard working day be enjoyed.

ARTWORK TITLE: BB Bouy ARTIST: Alastair Ramsay Age 7 FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT When I went to get my flotsam and jetsam stuff, I found two bouys and I thought it looked like BB-08

ARTWORK TITLE: Surf’s Up ARTIST: Lis Turner FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT Just using old wire and drift wood to make some fun and happy sculptures.

ARTWORK TITLE: Surf’s Up ARTIST: Lis Turner FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT Just using old wire and drift wood to make some fun and happy sculptures.

ARTWORK TITLE: Nehalennia (Ne-ha-len-nya) ‘She who is by the sea’ ARTIST: Verity Pearce FOR SALE: $800 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT A Goddess lost to time. Unravelling the long forgotten, sun-bleached ropes to reveal the bright kaleidoscope of colour hidden within, allowed me to bring her back to life.

ARTWORK TITLE: Monochromatic Handbag ARTIST: Luisa Stade FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT The inspiration for my submission was to create a wearable artwork handbag using only recycled material from the Abrolhos Island Flotsam and Jetsam collected. The handbag created from rope is a stylish accessory which would compliment any race-day outfit in a monochromatic black and white colour scheme with the palette lending itself to either a traditional and classic way of accessorising or a more modern cutting edge look. Colours of wavelengths reflected by objects in the human eye. Black is the absence of lights, unlike white which is pure light. The black in my handbag represents elegance, power and sophistication – its bold powerful and a little mysterious. The white signifies minimalism and simplicity – simple clean and modern. My handbag would be a perfect match for any wardrobe.

ARTWORK TITLE: Long Island Day ARTIST: Michelle Goodlet FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT A trip to the island, ended up a warm and balmy one. The wearable art aspect and the hats worn prompted a hat, and the amazing vistas and fauna at the islands prompted the colours and representation of island, water and wildlife. The beautiful osprey that landed when we arrived and the abandoned osprey nest I saw prompted the nest and hatchling.

RTWORK TITLE: Not an Octopuses Garden ARTIST: Amanda Miragliotta FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT Amongst ALL the flotsam, there was a huge pile of rope. A sea of colours! I spotted a small tangled mess of green (a colour you rarely find). The colour reminded me of plants, and when I started to split it (to make it go further) there were different colours and textures....this inspired me to create a cactus garden. The driftwood backdrop was also collected that day. I added bright rope flowers for pops of colour.

ARTWORK TITLE: Seahorse ARTIST: Koutaro Furukawa Age 11 FOR SALE: $200 CATEGORY: Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT Its pretty boring at home, so I just did it for fun. And my mom forced me to do it at the same time. It was pretty hard and I finished it on the last day, just in time.

ARTWORK TITLE: Float My Horse ARTIST: Pamela Riggs FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT The softness of the white rope, texture of the netting was inspiring to portray this majestic sea horse.

ARTWORK TITLE: Miss Seroja ARTIST: Sarah Brandtman and Indie Singleton FOR SALE: $700 CATEGORY: Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT We have a great love for the outdoors, our biggest passion is trying to keep our Oceans clean. We are constantly collecting rubbish from our beaches, in hope that generations to come will be able to enjoy our pristine coastline, just like we can. Our fish is called Seroja, she is an indication of what our fish eat if we don’t dispose of our rubbish. Seroja sends a message “Take your rubbish with you”.

ARTWORK TITLE: Right Foot Forward ARTIST: Narelle Phillips FOR SALE: $200 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT This piece is a message to put the right foot forward to helping our planet. Reduce the burden on our planet. Recycle and reuse where you can.

ARTWORK TITLE: Modern Mermaid MS ARTIST: Soroptimist SI Geraldton FOR SALE: $150 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT The modern mermaid Ms is ready to burst bubbles. Her mermaid purse and mask allows her to travel – no border barriers for a modern mermaid. First stop, the Southern Ocean. Her beanie and scarf to keep out those icy chills.

ARTWORK TITLE: Floating on Colour ARTIST: Emma Ellis FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT The array of colours at the “Flotsam and Jetsam” collection day, inspired me. I was attracted to the small pieces of broken floats, bottle tops from all over the world, shards of plastic and the variety of rope. “Floating on Colour” is an exaggerated necklace full of layers, colours and texture.

ARTWORK TITLE: Captain Jack and Findley build an underwater garden ARTIST: Dodie Eastough FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT Captain Jack and Findley (Two fish characters) build an underwater garden out of the rubbish found in their underwater home. Is a nod to the amount of pollution dumped into our oceans every day, and how by recycling, we can make the ocean a bit more “greener” for the vulnerable creatures living in it.

ARTWORK TITLE: Thong ARTIST: Raphael Dalle age 9 FOR SALE: $25 CATEGORY: Junior Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT Thongs are something I wear very often. I saw that wooden plank and straight away had the idea of making the shape of a thong. So here it is, a completely recycled thong. I also wanted to stand out, everyone will have the idea of clothes and I hope my idea is unique.

ARTWORK TITLE: Protect your head and my environment ARTIST: Paul Stoner FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT I have made this tortoise from an old sailor’s hard hat, thongs and mangrove wood from the islands. (The hat signifies the tortoise’s protection that he wears, and the same goes for the sailor) This is made up of plastic rubbish which by the time you have read this 2 truck loads will have ente…

RTWORK TITLE: Dhuey ARTIST: Dakoda-Lea Morris FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Artist’s View

ARTWORK TITLE: When We Were Young And Free ARTIST: Jules Camerer FOR SALE: $250 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Inspired by the memories of the freedom we had when I was growing up having family holidays all along the beautiful Western Australian coastline from Moore River to Broome. I wonder about this rope as it may have travelled to similar places and the thong straps may have walked the same miles?

ARTWORK TITLE: Bag a Bargain Flotsam and Jetsam 2021 Collection ARTIST: Jodie Groves FOR SALE: $40 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Everyone loves a bargain and this fashionable wrap top is no exception. Made from a recycled industrial bag, it will compliment any wardrobe. The Sea anemone inspired brooch is a unique jewellery accessory.

ARTWORK TITLE: Peacock ARTIST: Olivia Carter FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT The centre piece of wood looked like a peacock face.

ARTWORK TITLE: Sea Shanty Tribal Dress ARTIST: Pamela Riggs FOR SALE: $100 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Loved the challenge of incorporating different recycled textures to form this dress.

ARTWORK TITLE: Do you suppose, she is a wildflower ARTIST: Emily Brennan FOR SALE: $450 CATEGORY: Artist’s View ARTIST’S STATEMENT Flowers are a perfect reminder of the beauty in this world. To find pearls on life’s ocean you must first venture out past the shore.

ARTWORK TITLE: Sun, Surf and Sand ARTIST: Sarah Edge FOR SALE: $65 CATEGORY: Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT Inspired by the retro 70’s wooden surf board with the simple stripe design in memories of sun, surf and sand.

ARTWORK TITLE: Dragonfly Hair Pin ARTIST: Nicki Wyatt FOR SALE: $100 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT I wanted to make something truly unique and totally wearable. I found these amazing curly bits of wire and it made me think of the kids school teacher, how she used to pull her hair up and jam two biros through her bun to hold it up, as a lot of women in different cultures do (Japanese Ladies in particular). We had picked up a lot of coloured plastics in the Flotsam and Jetsam pick up. So I decided to use plastic to fill in the loops of wire and then painted designs on them.

ARTWORK TITLE: Flowering ARTIST: Narelle Phillips FOR SALE: $100 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling Award ARTIST’S STATEMENT Inspired by the material/rubbish collected, the transformation and flowering into something new.

ARTWORK TITLE: Abrolhos Mullet ARTIST: Rose Holdaway FOR SALE: $285 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT Of all the flotsam, it’s the wood I love the most. So many pieces lend themselves to fishy shapes.

ARTWORK TITLE: Abrolhos Mullet ARTIST: Rose Holdaway FOR SALE: $285 CATEGORY: Flotsam and Jetsam Recycling ARTIST’S STATEMENT Of all the flotsam, it’s the wood I love the most. So many pieces lend themselves to fishy shapes.

ARTWORK TITLE: Hidden Garden Pendant ARTIST: Luisa Stade FOR SALE: Not For Sale CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT This inspiration for my pendant was the sea glass bottleneck I found in the Flotsam and Jetsam and create an underwater garden. I used fine wire to wrap a design to emulate wispy sea grass and floral blooms like a sea garden hidden deep underwater in a watery ocean sea bed.

ARTWORK TITLE: Ocean Diver Seaglass Pendant ARTIST: Luisa Stade FOR SALE: Not for Sale CATEGORY: Artist’s View + Wearable Art ARTIST’S STATEMENT This inspiration for my pendant was the piece of glass I found in the Abrolhos Island clean up flotsam and jetsam material. In its raw form I could see an ocean inhabitant like a shark or dolphin, I sanded the sharp edges to create the smooth sleek sea creature. The curves of the glass were comparable to the way I imagined this green seas being to move, darting effortlessly through the ocean depths, a liquid mixture of fluidity and strength