At the intersection between art and science, Sea Life on Land upheaves organisms from the anonymous depths of the ocean and illuminates their complexities onshore. (exhibit photo)
Inspired by her studies in Marine Ecology at the University of San Diego, Alycia seeks to communicate the architecture and elegance of morphological adaptations which allow these organisms to thrive in the unforgiving environment of the relentless ocean. (grad photo)
Using a 1x-5x magnification macro lens, she catalogues USD’s marine specimen collection through extreme closeups of textural details, allowing the elaborate patterns of evolution to showcase their beauty and function. (watermark)
These amplifications are contrasted in their placement above their respective wide-angle photos of the organism in its entirety. (watermark)
Like removing the disguise of a masked figure, Alycia aims to evoke a sense of wonder and surprise, inviting viewers to first guess the identity of the magnified organism before lifting the cloth cover to reveal the true character of the specimen underneath. (info + photo)
Ultimately, her art is a celebration of the concealed interactions between design and nature, a reminder of the hidden intricacies which can be found when we take a closer look at the marvels secluded beneath the surface of our oceans. (watermark)
