Pink Corals Reef

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Artist: Marita Setas Ferro

Title: Pink Corals Reef

Attribution: Pink Corals, 2025, Marita Setas Ferro

Year: 2025

Materials: Wool, polyester, acrylic, polyamide yarns, upcycled copper (for the internal structure),

Dimensions: 90x60x30cm High (approximate)

Image Statement: Inspired by the rare beauty of pink coral, this textile sculpture captures the fragile elegance of ocean life through the intricate language of crochet. Using soft gradients of pale blush, warm salmon, and coral rose, each thread is carefully chosen to echo the natural hues of angel skin coral, found in places as diverse as the South Pacific, the Mediterranean, and deep sea realms like the Endless Pink Coral Forest. The layered crochet technique mimics the branching, undulating forms of coral reefs, creating a tactile experience that invites touch and closeness. By building clusters, folds, and spirals, the piece evokes the living texture of coral colonies—delicate yet resilient. This sculptural work transforms yarn into a vivid, almost breathing surface, where color and form combine to suggest both depth and vulnerability. "Pink Corals Reef" is not only a visual homage to marine beauty, but a sensual one—drawing viewers closer with its softness, complexity, and dimensionality. The urge to touch becomes an emotional gesture, echoing the human longing to connect with nature. Through craft, texture, and form, this piece celebrates the silent poetry of the sea’s most precious architectures.