A mural depicts large hands supporting an ocean scene with waves, dolphins, turtles, fish, and a shipwreck against a sunset sky.

A tribute to the natural and human forces that protect the shoreline. This mural honours both the sea and the defences built to coexist with it. Visual Elements: Ocean Spirits Abstract, flowing forms representing sea spirits—gentle but powerful—moving across the wall like waves. They weave in and out of the defences, implying harmony between nature and human effort. Marine Life Realistic and vibrant illustrations of local marine species (fish, seabirds, dolphins, sea turtles) swimming across the mural. Each creature painted at scale to educate viewers on biodiversity. Timeline of Resilience A subtle band through the mural showing historical storms, floods, and the evolution of sea defenses—depicted through minimalist symbols like shipwrecks, sandbags, concrete walls, and modern technology. Hands of the Community Large, open hands rising from the base of the wall, cradling the sea—symbolizing community stewardship. Each hand could be designed from real community members’ outlines or even painted by local artists/youth groups. Eco-Futurism Touch End the mural with a hopeful look forward: green energy symbols (like offshore wind turbines), flourishing coral gardens, and children planting dune grass, hinting at sustainability. Colour Palette: Deep blues and seafoam greens for the ocean Sandy tones and greys for the sea defenses Accents of coral, orange, and gold for life and sunlight Mural Concept: “Tides of Creation” Visual Elements: The Horizon Line: Soft blues and golds where See more