The Plentiful Sea | Art, Poetry, and Science in Marine Nature

Dr. Ramy Klein, a marine biologist, photographer, and writer, exemplifies the boundlessness of the sea by transcending the unseen barriers between scientific research, art, and poetry.

To reflect the interplay between these three axes of intellect, vision, and emotion in Dr. Klein’s work, this exhibition is organized in three parts, showcasing his exploration of the marine environment through underwater photography. Utilizing both wide-angle and macro lenses, the photographs expand his observation of the marine environment and its biological structures, unveiling the unique and wondrous aspects of the vibrant coral reef world.

The Art of Marine Nature
This artistic project responds to the colorful and structural beauty of sea creatures. Klein has selected motifs from the bodies of marine creatures from various biological groups and created from them a stunning, eye-catching kaleidoscopic patterns, presented in a video installation.

Beacons in the Darkness: A Poetic Glimpse into Marine Nature
This exhibition displays a selection from Klein's recent book In the Sea’s Multitude, featuring photography of marine life blended with brief poems and scientific insights. The closely observed biological phenomena, detached from their immediate surroundings, are eloquently captured in poetry, conveying emotions of dreams and fears, resilience and renewal, and love.

Living Together: Symbiosis in the Underwater World
The main exhibition provides an insightful look into the symbiotic relationships among coral reef inhabitants and their collaborative dynamics. These interactions not only yield biological advantages but also bolster their survival and overall fitness. The exhibit highlights various strategies of cooperative living, illustrating how different marine organisms can coexist and flourish together.

The exhibition thoughtfully delves into the concept of resilience as reflected in marine nature. It presents a metaphorical lens through which to examine our world, exploring both its heights and depths, and in so doing, sheds light on the understanding of human emotional resilience.

Adi Shelach
Curator of the National Maritime Museum