FIRST LIGHT

Reflecting on coral lost to degradation, bleaching and cyclonic impact, First Light celebrates conservation efforts to restore these ecosystems. Donning the mantle of a reef reborn, mother nature is resplendent in the vibrant colours of a restored ecosystem; golden sunlight dancing across the water as the sun rises on a future wherein our reefs thrive once more.

Formed of over 10,000 unique cells, First Light features a 3D-printed biopolymer hooded breastplate with undulating silk-organza cloak suspending coral-like cells as if floating in ocean waters. A multi-sensory delight, the delicate textile emulates the sound of seashells clinking underfoot at the beach.

Photography by Artist