Jarrod Bezzina
Sculpture museum
Jarrod Bezzina is an artist based in Australia who specializes in illustration, concept art, and comic art through digital artistry. Digital art is an artistic work or practice that uses digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process. While the artist develops a graphical design with the use of a computer, tablet, or stiletto, the process itself is similar to painting with traditional materials.
Jarrod follows the trend of redesigning old popular characters. He aims to represent himself as creative and show the world the way he sees things. Artists consciously use their minds in everyday life to search out visual cues that create an emotional response within them. Through his art, the reality of the world is transformed into something completely different.
In recent years, comics and graphic novels have seen immense growth which means this category is trending for experimentation for many artists. Several aspects go into creating a graphic novel such as the artwork, the plot, and the focus on each character and their journey. Jarrod has started his graphic novel series and is most proud of the fact that he can create what he imagines on a page. His greatest inspirations are his friends and colleagues who constantly inspire him to be the best he can, while also helping to push his skills to new heights. This creates the ambition and drive for him to work hard. The support derived from others always feels encouraging. Jarrod says “No matter how bad you think your art is, keep trying...trust me it’s worth it and we've all walked down that road of self-doubt. Some of us are still walking it.”
Jarrod follows the trend of redesigning old popular characters. He aims to represent himself as creative and show the world the way he sees things. “No matter how bad you think your art is, keep trying...,” says Jarrod Bezzina
Cyprus has added The Museum of Underwater Sculpture of Ayia Napa (Musan) to its tourist attraction list. The museum features a collection of 130 sculptures in a newly created Marine Protected Area.
The works at the museum, located in the resort town of Ayia Napa, range from botanical to figurative, including more than 90 sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor, a British artist known for his site-specific creations that turn into artificial coral reefs.
Musan’s sculptures are made of sea materials, including stones, rocks and shells, and are meant to live harmoniously among the marine life. The museum has stated its intent to enrich the biodiversity of the area to allow the sculptures to turn into coral reefs and eventually an “underwater forest”.
Visitors can dive or snorkel
Musan for free, although reservations must be made ahead of time. The surrounding area will also have diving centres and schools for visitors.
With the arrival of Musan, Ayia Napa’s local government hopes to tap into this market for their town too. By the local government’s predictions, Musan will be able to bring in 50,000 visitors annually.
Musan’s sculptures are made of sea materials, including stones, rocks and shells, and are meant to live harmoniously among the marine life. The museum has stated its intent to enrich the biodiversity of the area to allow the sculptures to turn into coral reefs and eventually an “underwater forest”.