# Ceramic Coral Reefs Our Changing Seas III by Courtney Mattison Draws Attention to Climate Change By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/courtney-mattison References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/04/our-changing-seas-a-ceramic-coral-reef-by-courtney-mattison/) & [ourchangingseas.org](http://www.ourchangingseas.org/OCS/home.html) A common image associated with climate change is the lone polar bear stranded on a melting glacier in the middle of a large body of water; yet Courtney Mattison wants to draw people's attention to another devastating consequence of such an environmental threat. Courtney Mattison has created a stunning coral reef sculpture by hand to signify how much they have changed over the years. Titled Our Changing Seas III, Courtney Mattison's sculpture is rich and vibrant in the center, becoming more white as it moves outwards. This represents the bleaching transition the coral reefs are going through. Courtney Mattison points out, "There is still time for corals to recover even from the point of bleaching if we act quickly to decrease the threats we impose." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Coral Reef Conservation:** Opportunity for companies to develop sustainable practices to help protect the coral reefs and prevent further damage. - **Climate Change Awareness:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative campaigns that raise awareness of the effects of climate change on the environment. - **Art and Environmentalism:** Opportunity for artists to use their talents to bring attention to environmental issues and inspire action. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunity for companies in the tourism industry to focus on sustainable practices and eco-tourism that promotes coral reef preservation. - **Environmental Conservation Organizations:** Opportunity for organizations that focus on environmental conservation to partner with artists to increase public awareness of issues related to climate change and coral reef preservation. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to partner with companies and organizations to create innovative campaigns that raise awareness of environmental issues and inspire action. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Sea Level-Measuring Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemy-series.md) - [Immersive Climate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future.md) - [3D-Printed Star Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star.md) - [Bio-Cement Oceanic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-rocket.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-coralshaped-vase.md) - [Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection.md) - [Digital Marine Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat.md) - [Coral-Form Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alherd.md)