Wyland “Hands Across the Ocean” in Washington, DC
A few scenes from the Wyland “Hands Across the Ocean” exhibit as it was being installed on the National Mall. There will be 100 giant murals when it is all installed featuring the work of 3000 children from 100 countries.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Marine life artist and conservationist Wyland will be honored in the nation's capital today with an 11AM press conference in front of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History that will be hosted by multiple agencies and partners. The event celebrates the installation of Wyland's monumental mural "Hands Across The Ocean," which spans a half-mile, seven-block length on the National Mall. The display of Wyland's work is timed to coincide with the opening of the new Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian.
"Hands Across The Ocean" was created in Beijing during the 2008 summer Olympic Games with the participation of over 3,000 children from 110 countries. The massive work is the final piece in Wyland's epic "Whaling Wall" series, which he began 27 years ago with the goal of eventually donating his time to paint and install 100 life-sized marine life murals worldwide.
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Wyland “Hands Across the Ocean” in Washington, DC
A few scenes from the Wyland “Hands Across the Ocean” exhibit as it was being installed on the National Mall. There will be 100 giant murals when it is all installed featuring the work of 3000 children from 100 countries.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Marine life artist and conservationist Wyland will be honored in the nation's capital today with an 11AM press conference in front of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History that will be hosted by multiple agencies and partners. The event celebrates the installation of Wyland's monumental mural "Hands Across The Ocean," which spans a half-mile, seven-block length on the National Mall. The display of Wyland's work is timed to coincide with the opening of the new Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian.
"Hands Across The Ocean" was created in Beijing during the 2008 summer Olympic Games with the participation of over 3,000 children from 110 countries. The massive work is the final piece in Wyland's epic "Whaling Wall" series, which he began 27 years ago with the goal of eventually donating his time to paint and install 100 life-sized marine life murals worldwide.
www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/artist-wyland-honored-on...