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Sea Change - Sunrise Edition (Green-Blue). Limited edition of 20 prints. Limited edition of 10 hand-embellished prints. Sea Change - Sunset Edition (Orange-Pink). Limited edition of 20 prints. Limited edition of 10 hand-embellished prints. 18 x 24 inches. Fine-art Giclée print on French cold-press watercolor paper. Hand-deckled edges. Signed & numbered. Printed with ? by Paragon Press. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. ARTIST STATEMENT. "Home to over 25,000 different oceanic species, Australia's highly diverse ocean habitats are rapidly changing. Five of the known endemic species that are quickly disappearing from Australian waters include the Maugean skate, the Giant creeper, the Red handfish, the Brown-lined sea snake, and the Giant kelp. Due to rising sea temperatures and ocean acidity, these species face certain extinction. In Australia, the term "Sea Change" refers to a significant change in lifestyle, more often a move from the city to a rural seaside location. The term is often seen as positive - however, is juxtaposed when placed in the context of current dramatic climate changes paired with declining oceanic populations. I wanted to capture the beauty of these sea creatures while highlighting the importance of our own actions in preventing further deterioration to ocean habitats. This work seeks to highlight the vulnerable and act as a reminder of what we stand to lose.". - George Rose -.