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I see only nets swim. Where are the fish?

Mari Ipliktsiadou

 

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Includes a certificate of authenticity

Print Price: £439.90
Original Price: £1,120.00

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This art piece is created by the artist for the the advancement and funding of solutions toward the ecological problems of Ghost Fishing.

Fishing gear is one of the most damaging forms of plastic pollution as it is designed to trap marine life. It entangles marine mammals and fishes, smothers habitats and even threatens human life. There is also a subsequent impact of ghost fishing, where discarded nets and pots trap one organism, which then acts as a baited trap enticing other animals in.

We know that fishing gear is one of the most commonly found items on beaches and that it contributes nearly half of the floating plastic found in the Pacific gyre, but we do not have a robust estimate of how much fishing gear is lost on a global scale and where the most problematic regions are. This information is crucial for improving management and mitigation of this plastic waste. We need to assess what data we have available in order to understand where to focus our reduction efforts.

We welcome solutions that target this problem both at a practical level and research level. We are keen to hear proposed solutions from companies such as diving organisations or NGO’s in the ocean sector, that have existing operations. Academics focusing on marine sciences are also encouraged to put forward detailed research proposals that will positively add value to this vast challenge.

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Additional information

Category

Ocean
Original size

Print Size

25.4 x 30.5cm
Material

Watercolours, black ink fine liner, indian ink on 300gr watecolour paper
Medium

Painting
Rarity

Unique
Signature

Signed in bottom corner of painting
Mari is a graphic designer, visual artist and self-taught illustrator with over 10 years of solid professional experience, working both as a freelancer and with agencies.
She has proudly presented her work to the public through the organisation, design, and curation of private exhibitions (2009, 2014, 2023, 2024) and has participated in numerous group exhibitions, graphic design competitions, and craft fairs.
Mari has a deep passion for design and creation, believing that creativity is a unique gift of nature that thrives on fresh perspectives and new experiences. For this reason, she  actively engages in activities that fuel her creativity, such as traveling, visiting museums, attending theater performances, and staying updated on cultural trends.
Illustrations of her have been featured in numerous books in the past (2010, 2015 and 2023).
She was born in Greece and lives and works in the UK since 2015.

Other works by Mari Ipliktsiadou

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Complicated beauty is in danger

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It’s simple…no trees…no air…no life

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Megan Elsmore

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Her experience reviewing, critically assessing, and validating research from scientific peers for internationally recognised journal Scientific Reports, will allow Megan to assess proposals submitted for Sycomore funding to ensure quality projects are selected

Dr Karin Kvale

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This is one-of-a-kind art piece.

It is hand made, created and produced by a Sycomore artist.

The art piece is created specifically for the environmental problem as described in the collection details.

If you are buying the original master piece: the artist has held and protected this art piece since its creation and will be dispatched to you if your offer is accepted.

Prints sales end when scientists approve a solution to the problem. In this respect it becomes limited time bounded by solution implementation – unique to the Sycomore way.

Certificate of Authenticity and ownership

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While many COAs are signed by the artist, others will be signed by the representing gallery or the printmaker who collaborated with the artist on the work. All Sycomore art is signed and approved by Sycomore.

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