White Corals

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Artist: Marita Setas Ferro

Title: White Corals

Attribution: White Corals, 2025, Marita Setas Ferro

Year: 2025

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

Dimensions: 110cm x 100cm x 15cm (approximate)

Image Statement: White Corals – A Textile Reflection This crochet sculpture is inspired by the white corals found in reefs around the world—corals that are still alive, but under stress. When ocean temperatures rise, corals lose the tiny algae that give them colour and energy. What’s left is a pale, ghost-like form: still beautiful, but fragile and struggling. Through soft yarn and slow, careful stitching, this piece reflects that delicate state. The white threads don’t represent death, but a pause—a moment in which the coral is waiting, holding on, hoping for balance to return. The sculpture doesn’t try to recreate the bright colors of healthy reefs. Instead, it draws attention to the quiet beauty that remains even when the color is gone. It’s a way of showing respect for these living structures, and of raising awareness about the ecological changes happening underwater. By bringing coral forms into the physical world—into something we can touch and see up close—this piece invites people to connect with the ocean in a more personal way. It’s a gentle reminder that even the most delicate parts of nature matter, and that their survival depends on our attention and care.