Jason deCaires Taylor speaks out against controversial sculpture destruction

Jason deCaires Taylor, the artist behind the contentious ‘Coralarium' at Fairmont Maldives’ Sirru Fen Fushi Resort, expressed concerns over the recent destruction of his sculptures.

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Police working to remove the statues in Sirru Fenfushi Coralarium. PHOTO: POLICE

2018-09-24 15:39:29

Jason deCaires Taylor, the artist behind the contentious ‘Coralarium' at Fairmont Maldives’ Sirru Fen Fushi Resort, expressed concerns over the recent destruction of his sculptures.

“I was extremely shocked and heartbroken to learn that my sculptures have been destroyed by the Maldivian Authorities at the Coralarium, despite continued consultations and dialogue," he said in a statement.

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