Oceanographic Center Conservation Research Benefits from Guy Harvey Mural


Renowned marine wildlife artist and conservationist, Guy Harvey, Ph.D., has painted a mural at Terminal 1 of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The three-story-high artwork, measuring approximately 40' x 60' and extending from the floor to the ceiling, was unveiled on Tuesday, April 19, after nearly one year of work.

The image Guy Harvey created includes the skyline of downtown Fort Lauderdale and an underwater scene featuring a sunken freighter that functions as an artificial reef, and an assortment of marine species indigenous to South Florida 's waters. The process of creating this scale of artwork required covering the airport terminal wall with sheets of metal in order to create a “canvas.” At that point, the metal sheets were covered with vinyl on which Guy Harvey painted an underwater scene that emulates the beauty of our oceans.

A portion of the proceeds received for the mural will be donated to the Guy Harvey Research Institute at NSU's Oceanographic Center to support its internationally recognized research in marine conservation. Information on studies being conducted at the Guy Harvey Research Institute can be found at http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/.