An outdoor, rooftop sculpture designed for an oceanfront resort restaurant in Virginia Beach.

Inspired by people who seek authentic experiences in nature and their willingness to engage with the environment in moments that awaken wonder and curiosity. A pair of cownose rays swim weightlessly next to a woman, who has just plunged into the sea. The act of holding her breath and cannonballing into the ocean symbolizes a surrender; a letting-go of the familiar for a fully immersive experience in the depths of nature.

Engineered and fabricated to withstand the areas humid subtropical climate, saltwater erosion, and hurricane-force winds. The entire sculpture is supported by a robust internal steel framework, securely anchored to a concrete pad beneath the feet. The outer construction consists of 3/16 in. thick fiberglass.

Materials: Fiberglass, resin, acrylic enamel paint, steel, high-density foam.

Date: 2024

Size: 8 ft x 6 ft x 6ft