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The White Fire: The plight of coral reefs

Award-winning conceptual and fashion photographer Mohamed Azmeel, better known by his artist name Double Dot, unveiled his solo exhibition 'The White Fire: The plight of coral reefs' in capital city Male'.

The exhibition banner of Azmeel's 'The White Fire: The plight of coral reefs' outside the National Art Gallery. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION l

Mohamed Azmeel offers a deep look into the plight of coral reefs. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION p

Azmeel's 'The White Fire' is being displayed at luxury resort Jumeirah Vittaveli following the debut at the National Art Gallery in capital city Male'. p

Azmeel took less than 30 days to complete the shootings. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / MIHAARU l

The critically acclaimed photographer merged conceptual photography and awareness to bring a haunting new perspective into the plight of coral reefs. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION p

The model is adorned with a giant coral crown and urchin necklace. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION p

According to Azmeel, certain images took over 14 hours to complete. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION p

Azmeel solely used Maldivians as his subjects to shoot his concept. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION p

Offering a glimpse into a threatened world below the water, Azmeel's concept aims to raise awareness on the impact crisis has on the marine environment. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION l

The images were conceptualized and photographed by award-winning photographer Azmeel to create awareness on the climate crisis. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION p

The 'Muraka Faaru' (Coral Wall) component of the exhibition comprised of 10 coral-filled photographs. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION p

Mohamed Azmeel's solo exhibition 'The White Fire' utilized a large collection of faux coral he obtained. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION l

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