The Artwork’s Story:

‘Find the beauty within the chaos’

What keeps us persevering throughout our everyday life during the chaotic and bleak periods?

The hope that we will be saved from the storm.

Enter - the life ring.

This artwork was created when I found an old abandoned life ring washed up on the Norfolk coast after the destruction of the 2013 storm that caused a huge tidal surge. The community picked themselves up and rebuilt themselves in the face of adversity. Therefore I wanted to create a piece of art to celebrate this victory and perseverance.

The artwork features the great wave by Hokusai but repositioned on the Norfolk coast! Should a future storm return, a small metal hammer is attached to the side of the frame with a notice: SMASH GLASS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY!! This life ring symbolises the never-ending cycle of human-nature’s strength and resilience against the perils of mother-nature.

Specifications :

Ready to hang with a real statement contemporary feel.

A real life ring painted and housed within a deep box frame with glass. 92 X 92cm, (frame depth 18cm)