“A life-sized stainless steel Thornback Ray sculpture. This piece captures the sweeping fins and defensive spines of this iconic Atlantic species.”
The Thornback Ray (Raja clavata) is a master of the Atlantic sea floor, defined by its kite-shaped body and the distinctive "thorns" that line its back and tail. This sculpture captures the fluid, undulating motion of the ray, using the natural luster of stainless steel to mimic the shimmering surface of an animal moving through the depths.
By shaping the steel into broad, sweeping fins and meticulously detailing the defensive spines along the midline, the work highlights the species' unique structural elegance. The result is a permanent tribute to a creature often hidden from view, bringing its prehistoric silhouette into a sharp, clear light.
