A few months ago I went to Fuerteventura to shoot some images for a documentary that will be broadcast in the Kilimanjaro program on Rai 3, whose theme is the reconnection with nature and, obviously, also freediving
Djmmy Carpanzano
Having in mind to create some clips with a strong visual impact, I organized a visit to the underwater museum of Lanzarote with a local diving company, a place with a very strong energy, capable of literally leaving you breathless. Located off the southern coast of Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands, the museum is made up of numerous installations made with environmentally friendly materials that encourage the growth of corals and act as a refuge for underwater life. All the works, located between 12 and 15 meters deep, were created by the British artist Jason de Caires Taylor with the aim of making people reflect on contemporary society and environmental problems. One of the most evocative works is called The Rubicon and consists of a group of 35 human figures preparing to cross a gap in the center of the underwater wall, symbol of the point of no return. A work that invites us to reflect on the climate crisis and human responsibility towards the environment.Another installation with a strong visual and emotional impact is The Human Gyre, which shows a set of human figures arranged in a circle, one above the other, forming a spiral structure similar to a vortex, thus representing the cyclical and interconnected relationship between humans and the natural environment and underlining our collective responsibility in protecting marine ecosystems. If you happen to find yourself between Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, I highly recommend you visit the Atlantic Museum: a place where Art and Nature come together