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Water Spirits

This series of 4 large underwater photomurals explores the character of children who frequent their community pool and celebrates the joy that being in the water engenders. By reflecting the essence of this community back to itself through images of these children, the murals empower not only the children but the community at large. When children see the murals they often say “That’s me."  Even if it isn’t their likeness, the emotional and spiritual connection is expressed.  “Water Spirits” received an Urban Design Award from the City of Atlanta and was featured in Art in America and Public Art Review.

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“Using the light filled surface of the water as a background, I photographed from the bottom of the pool with an oxygen tank, underwater camera, and light while the children swam overhead. It was an exhilarating experience that transcended the barriers of age and culture, relying only on gesture and intuition to bring us together.”--Deborah Wian Whitehouse

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Challenges: The curved wall presented both design and installation challenges.

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