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(Credit: The ReefLine)
Envisioned by Ximena Caminos, The ReefLine is a seven-mile underwater sculpture park and purpose-built reef situated 600-feet off the Miami Beach shore.
Master planned by architecture firm OMA, the first phase will feature artwork from internationally renowned artists such as Leandro Erlich, Petroc Sesti, and Carlos Betancourt. The reefs, a blend of artistry and scientific insight, showcase how positive impact can be achieved through collaboration between tourism, art, and essential habitat creation.
The Blue Lab Preservation Society is set to kickstart production of artworks for Phase 1 of
The ReefLine, marking a significant leap towards the realization of the first-ever aquatic sculpture park of its kind. This extraordinary endeavor will grant unrestricted access to experience Miami’s rich marine biodiversity.
This milestone for The ReefLine follows the innovative project’s receipt of a $5 million grant in November 2022 through General Obligation Bond approved by Miami Beach voters. The City of Miami Beach’s strong commitment to environmental preservation and support for innovative projects like The ReefLine has been a driving force behind this groundbreaking initiative.
“We are deeply grateful to the City of Miami Beach and its residents for their unwavering support,” said XCaminos, the visionary founder and artistic director of The ReefLine. “The ReefLine stands as a beacon of hope. It embodies Miami’s artistic spirit and its love for the ocean.
“The ReefLine is more than an underwater park; it’s a testament to the city’s commitment to sustainability, creativity, and progress. My goal is to raise another five million to match the city and finish the seven miles.”
The ReefLine’s roster of esteemed art pioneers is set to grow, as arts and culture curator Brandi Reddick and marine conservationist Shelby Thomas come aboard. Reddick, who has two decades of experience in public art and cultural affairs management, assumes the role of executive director, collaborating closely with Thomas, the founder and CEO of the Ocean Rescue Alliance, who steps in as chief operating officer.
“The ReefLine’s dedication to fostering community and seamlessly integrating public art resonated deeply with me,” said Reddick, who previously spent seven years at the City of Miami Beach serving as Cultural Affairs manager and 13 years at the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, serving as curator and artists manager for Art in Public Places.
“We’re embarking on something truly exceptional here, bridging public fascination with beauty and art with the aspiration to empower future generations in safeguarding our marine ecosystem,” Reddick added.
“Breaking ground on Phase 1 holds immense significance for us. There’s a pressing need to educate the community about our precious marine resources and the imperative to preserve them,” said Thomas, a master’s graduate in marine ecology with a portfolio encompassing over 25 distinct restoration projects.
As the team at BlueLab Preservation Society gears up for the initiation of Phase 1 artworks, anticipation, and excitement ripple through the Miami Beach community. The ReefLine’s innovative fusion of art and science promises not only to captivate visitors with its breathtaking underwater gallery but also to serve as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for marine conservation.
Learn more at www.theReefLine.org/.
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