Manta Ray Diving by Chris Sweeney

Steel & copper wall sculpture with clear finish 36" h x 24.5" w x 1.5" d Displayed at the Mauna Lani, Auberge Resort, 1st floor, oceanfront wing by CanoeHouse. Born & raised on Hawaii Island, Chris Sweeney spent most of his childhood in the ocean. Inspired by nature and its organic forms, he’s been a keen observer, noting the changes to the reefs over his lifetime. His latest creations are meant to not only celebrate the beauty of the creatures that call the ocean home, but to also bring awareness to the fragile nature of our ecosystem. Art has always been a place to escape. Whether it’s art pieces or custom fabricated gates and signs, the process of creating brings a sense of freedom that never gets old. - Chris Sweeney