For the Reporter
Marine Life Matters: Differently-Abled Artists Painting the Unheard Voices of Marine Life is on display and open to the public at the Highline’s Marine Science and Technology Center this summer.
The pieces, all of which are created by artists with disabilities, highlight the damaging impact of litter and pollution in world waters. The artists channel their unique talents and vision in an effort to motivate others to save the oceans.
The gallery is free and open on Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., and Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. through Aug. 29.
“Having an exhibit where differently-abled artists are the voice for marine organisms and their plight is a profound message that speaks to everyone,” said Dr. Kaddee Lawrence, MaST Center director, “I am incredibly pleased that the MaST Center has had the good fortune to partner with the Elfin Group for this exhibit.”
The Elfin Group is a local organization composed of differently-abled artists.
All of the pieces are for sale, and 80 percent of the proceeds will go to the MaST Center to support programs for the public.
The MaST Center offers free exhibit space to artists that feature the natural world of the Puget Sound in their work. For more information on the MaST Center or displaying art at the center, email mast@highline.edu or visit mast.highline.edu.
The Highline College Marine Science and Technology Center is sponsoring the display.
The center is on Redondo Beach Drive, next door to Salty’s, 28203 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines.
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