Ilan Schraer's "Sea Cave" Makes a Splash

Using papier mache, sea ephemera, paint, cardboard, lights and magic, Ilan Schraer has transformed the Emerson Space Case into an underwater wonder world of creatures, textures, and whimsy.

You must see this to believe it!  Bring the kiddies!  Like most installations here, it looks especially stunning at night.  This installation will exist throughout the month of May, and is visible 24 hours a day (although the gallery lights turn off around 2am).

Thanks to all the folks who stopped by Monday night for the opening/unveiling/snacks.  We had so much fun putting this project together; it was truly a labor of love and we're so happy with the final product.  Also thanks to Sarah Goodchild Robb for pitching in with the papier mache-ing!

Here are more photos to get you excited:


Ilan hot glues some stuff to the cave wall:

Here's lookin' at you, eel:

Welcome to the octopus's den:

Starfish:

School of fish:

The eye window:

And finally, what you've all been waiting for:  the whale!