The essence of a green sea turtle navigating a sandy seagrass bed, serving as a tribute to the ocean's endangered species and honoring a family's beloved daughter.
This stunning bronze sculpture, Sally the Sea Turtle, crafted by Two Ravens Studio, exemplifies how art can serve as a powerful medium to promote wildlife conservation and connect with community values.
Sally the Sea Turtle:
One of Two Ravens Studio's signature projects is the bronze sculpture of "Sally the Sea Turtle," located at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Created by Ed Kroupa, the founder and owner of Two Ravens Studio, this life-sized sculpture depicts a green sea turtle swimming along the sandy ocean floor in a bed of seagrass. The statue is a heartfelt tribute to the donors' late daughter, Sally, who was enchanted by the ocean and its inhabitants. The sculpture not only showcases the studio's technical prowess but also emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts for endangered species like the green sea turtle.
Positioned about halfway down the main path from the plaza to the Pacific Seas Aquarium, Sally is not only an artistic marvel but also an educational tool. It reminds visitors of the pressing need to protect sea turtles, which are threatened by poaching, bycatch, and ocean pollution. The statue encourages guests to reduce single-use plastics and promote cleaner oceans to help safeguard these majestic creatures.
Sally the Sea Turtle has become a beloved feature at the zoo, offering a tactile experience for children and adults alike, who can sit on and interact with the sculpture. This project exemplifies Two Ravens Studio's commitment to creating impactful public art that fosters a deeper connection between people and the natural world.
For more details, you can visit the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium website or The Zoo Society page to learn about this and other artistic contributions by Two Ravens Studio.
