Grenada Adds to Underwater Sculpture Park

by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 12:03 AM ET, Fri March 5, 2010

This month saw the unveiling of the latest sculpture for Grenada's Underwater Sculpture Park. Since its inception in 2006, the Underwater Sculpture Park at Molinere Bay by British sculptor Jason Taylor has encapsulated Grenada's history and folklore and has brought a unique dimension to both diving and snorkeling in Grenada. The park has received international acclaim and been featured in top international newspapers, magazines and television shows. It has become one of the "must see" attractions for visitors to the island.
Recognizing the success and future potential of the park both to the environment and to the island's economy, a motivated action group of local people have made a personal commitment to the ongoing maintenance and development of the park and ensuring its sustainability. Their focus is on the concept of a renaissance for the park, embracing local talent, ideas and expertise to ensure the park continues to develop as an attraction Grenada can enjoy and be proud of. The placement of this latest sculpture is a key step in working towards these goals.

The new sculpture, titled "The Silent Cry," the first of a series of seven planned sculptures, is the work of local sculptor Rene Froehlich. The artwork was produced by Froehlich and local craftsman Jefferson Thomas (know as Buju of Grenville) at his roadside studio and workshop in Westerhall, Grenada. At seven feet in height, it will be the largest sculpture to go in the park to date. Constructed of stainless steel and concrete, the sculpture captures the feel of the great trees of the Grenadian rainforest with a representation of a sinuous organic root system and the impression of a human form within. The design's concept was to "encapsulate the peace, tranquility and weightlessness of the underwater environment. It is a place where you can be still and enjoy the grace and movement of the water, leaving all of life's threats and problems at the surface, should you wish to take a silent cry where no one will hear," according to Froehlich. For more information, call 800-927-9554 or visit www.grenadagrenadines.com.