In the depths of the ocean, where life burgeons in silence, Marguerita Hagan’s ceramic sculptures emerge as a homage to the intricate beauty of coral reefs. Her series, “Marine Abstracts”, is not merely an artistic endeavor but a profound tribute to the microscopic marine organisms that are the architects of the sea’s grandeur. Each piece in the collection is a celebration of the symbiotic relationships and the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. Hagan’s work is a call to action, a reminder of Jacques Cousteau’s words: “People protect what they love”. By bringing the unseen beauty of the ocean’s depths to the surface, she inspires a connection and a desire to preserve this underwater wonderland.
Hagan’s sculptures are a fusion of art and science, meticulously crafted through a process that mirrors the growth and symbiosis of the very organisms they represent. The Philadelphia-based artist’s hands shape the clay into forms that are both abstract and eerily lifelike, capturing the essence of marine life in a tangible form. Through her work, Hagan invites viewers to dive into a world of awe-inspiring complexity and to recognize the vital role that these ecosystems play in our planet’s health. It’s an artistic journey that not only captivates the eyes but also ignites a passion for the marine life that sustains us all.
This La Mer series abstracts the architecture of marine life from the microscopic primary producers, corals and beyond. The sculptures play off the interdependent elements in single-cell colonies, their growth via binary fission and symbiosis within the coral reef ecosystems for a start. Jacques Cousteau said, “People protect what they love.” One must first be aware of the extraordinary life supporting our blue planet. Hagan’s work magnifies and makes a climacteric call to do just that, fall in love now.
Marguerita Hagan
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