Location: Canada
Canadian artist Simon Morris is the creator of the famous mermaid sculptures "the Emerald Princess" and "Amphitrite" placed underwater in British Columbia and Grand Cayman for the enjoyment of scuba divers from around the world.
Simon created these and many more bronze sculptures of whales, octopus, and manatees, technical divers, oceanic mythology and major figurative commissions and public installations, including "Tradition", shown in the profile picture to your left. This life-size bronze of a a father and son at the helm of a schooner was commissioned by the Government of Grand Cayman and unveiled in Georgetown in May of 2004 by HRH Prince Edward to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the Cayman Islands by Columbus.
Every piece is hand cast in the United States,
using the ancient 'Cire Perdue' or 'Lost Wax' method, in strictly signed and numbered
Limited Edition release.
In addition to the photos posted here, all my available work can be seen on my site at www.sculptorsimonmorris.com
Simon Morris is the sculptor of the mermaid statues placed underwater in Powell River, B.C., and Grand Cayman, BWI, in promotion of diving tourism.
Amphitrite, the second and final casting at nine feet tall, was placed in 50 feet of water at Sunset House, Grand Cayman Island, in October, 2000, has graced the covers of the most read diving magazines in the world, and been voted the most popular shore dive on Grand Cayman, the world's most visited single dive destination.
