27/05/2025
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“It Takes a Village to Save a Life”
Irish L. Alalag
Region 1
This art depicts a diorama or mixed-media artwork of the resilience of a coastal community in the face of a natural disaster, likely a storm surge or tsunami. This piece visually represents the interconnectedness of the marine ecosystem and the impact of human actions, which aligns well with the theme "it takes a village to save a life" in the context of coastal resiliency. The artwork aims to convey a message that the survival of individual marine lives, and the health of the entire coastal ecosystem (its resiliency), depends on the collective actions of the "village" – which includes humans and the natural environment itself. Just as it takes a community to support an individual, it takes a healthy and interconnected environment, free from threats like pollution, to ensure the long-term survival and resilience of coastal life. It is about the ability of coastal communities to recover and adapt after natural disasters. Despite the destruction shown, the continued presence of the village and the people indicate their determination to rebuild and withstand future events. The mangrove tree reinforces the idea that natural elements, when preserved and protected, can play a vital role in reducing the impact of these disasters. Also, the collaborative nature of creating diorama symbolizes the importance of community support and collective action in disaster preparedness and recovery.
The artist's choice of materials and the way they depict the scene likely contribute further to this message. Thus, the artist used the following materials to create the art work; Paper, Epoxy resin, hay, super glue, glue sticks, Sponges, Sands, Pebbles, Wires, Net, Clay, reused artificial plant, plywood, hanging hook, recycled box, recycled rattan plate.
