New Zealand’s Longfin eel
An interesting project has been underway for some time around trying to save eels through artwork. New Zealand’s longfin eel is in danger of becoming extinct and that has been the motivation behind this project. We know that many artists have a cause and that is what motivates them as well as providing ideas for their artwork.
Stephanie Jo Bowman has created artwork, eel appliqué tapestry, to raise awareness about the longfin eel. The tapestry was scheduled for display in 2011 however, it is still traveling as seen in this blog post from April 2013.
If nothing else you might want to check out this site to learn about the eels. Some females live over 100 years before they travel to mate and release their up to 20 million eggs.
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