Artifacts

British Sea Horse 

Artist: Val Hunt 

Material: Drinks can metal 

Conservation Status: Endangered

British sea horses could die out as their habitat and focus supply of sea grass is being destroyed by pollution and trawling.

Jellyfish

Artist: Aneeshwar Kunchala

Material: Waste plastic 

Conservation Status: At risk 

The jellyfish species as a whole are not listed as endangered or threatened, though due to climate change and ocean pollution, they are at risk of becoming vulnerable in the wild very quickly. Jellyfish are very important and beneficial to lots of marine creatures and help keep our seas full of life.

Ichthyosaurus

Artist: Val Hunt 

Materials: Scrap metal, food cans, CD's, food can lids and foil containers 

Conservation Status: Extinct 

Ichthyosaurus was a marine reptile which lived 200 to 190 million years ago during the Jurrassic period. It had a sail-like fin and flippers allowing it to swim at high speeds, also very sharp teeth for eating fish and squid. Instead of laying eggs it gave birth to live young who were born tail first so they didn't drown. 

Gin & Tonic Budgies

Artist: Val Hunt

Material: G&T cans and packet scrap

Purpose: Design

At present,  budgies aren’t going extinct. Their remarkable adaptability, high reproductive rate, and diverse genetics safeguard them against extinction. However, unaddressed threats like climate change and habitat destruction could pose future challenges. This display is to show how art can be eco-conscious. 

Sally the Swinging Amazon Gorilla 

Artist: Val Hunt

Materials: Scrap metal, Amazon packaging paper, Drinks can metal 

Conservation Status: Endangered 

Gorillas are threatened by the destruction of their forest habitat. The Amazon jungles and forests are being cleared and destroyed by man forcing the gorillas and many other species from their natural habitat and food supply.