The works vary from figurative to abstract and intend to trigger emotions and stimulate conversations that link to REV Ocean’s goal of solving major ocean problems.Īn important ethos in REV Ocean is to give opportunities to those who may struggle to get fair chances in life and to allow people to reach their full potential. The art exhibit will run from June 19 – September 2021 in Arendal and feature young and emerging contemporary Norwegian artists who use diverse forms of expression, including painting, sculpture, mixed media and multimedia, with a common theme focused on ‘the ocean’. REV Ocean is a unique research and expedition vessel equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, sonar systems, sampling, observation, mapping and communication equipment to conduct research that covers the entire marine ecosystem. Core science missions will focus on ocean challenges in three areas: Plastic pollution climate change and ocean acidification and overfishing and environmental impacts of fishing. There are approximately 185 artworks curated for REV Ocean, which form a core element of the vessel’s DNA, and the hope is for this to be the starting point of a long-term art programme. 30% of the artworks are commissioned exclusively for the ship and help highlight topics related to REV Ocean’s mission of creating One Healthy Ocean.
19.06.21, Arendal, Norway – The Bomuldsfabriken art gallery in Arendal, Norway, will host an ocean-themed exhibit titled the As Far as My Eye can Sea – Expedition that will showcase 62 artists commissioned for the REV Ocean research and expedition vessel and will provide the first opportunity for the public to view the art before it is installed on the 183-meter (600 ft) ship.