ART FOR OCEAN CONSERVATION

JONAT DEELSTRA X REEFOLUTION

Dutch artist Jonat Deelstra, in a generous dedication to REEFolution’s mission, offers a unique opportunity to support ocean conservation through art. Jonat is making available three of his bespoke ceramic sculptures, of which most (75%) of the proceeds are directly donated to REEFolution. These sculptures, once integrated into the coral ecosystems in Kenya, will stand amidst the artificial reefs, marrying the beauty of art with the essence of marine restoration. What a magnificent way to connect creativity with conservation!

ADOPT AN ARTISTIC TRIBUTE TO THE SEA! HOW IT WORKS

By following this link, you’re invited to select and support one of Jonat Deelstra’s three sculptures. This act of support allows you to dedicate the sculpture in homage to someone special, personalizing this artistic contribution to the sea. Upon its placement, the sculpture shall soon be overgrown by corals and integrated into the marine ecosystem. You’ll be rewarded with photographs documenting your sculpture’s journey and its final resting place amongst the corals.

The three sculptures made by Jonat Deelstra

THE ARTISTIC WORK OF JONAT DEELSTRA

Jonat Deelstra, an Amsterdam-based artist renowned for his project “Funeral home: The North Sea” seeks to support the restoration of coral reefs through his artwork. These sculptures, developed in collaboration with the European Ceramic Workcentre, University Wageningen, and Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, serve as a symbol of the beauty and need to conserve the ocean.

A SCULPTURE AS AN ART MONUMENT

In a touching tribute last year, one of Jonat’s sculptures was symbolically dedicated to his grandfather and placed within our Kenyan reef project. It has since become a beacon for new coral growth and a sanctuary for fish. Discover the full story here.

Reef Ranger Dzivula installing Jonat’s ceramic monument at REEFolution

Fundraising campaign for REEFolution

This year, Jonat Deelstra offers three of his ceramic sculptures, with a generous portion of the proceeds directly supporting the REEFolution initiative. These sculptures will find a new home nestled among artificial reefs, where they will contribute to the ecosystem’s vitality.

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

The funds raised will be instrumental in coral reef restoration in shall be used to train new REEF rangers and restore and protect coral reefs in Kenya. If you’re moved by the fusion of art and environmental conservation, this might resonate with you. Jonat Deelstra’s sculptures are available for a limited time.

Dive into this unique opportunity to make a difference here: https://www.jonatdeelstra.com/reefolution-cross-over

* Unlike his “Funeral Home: the North Sea” project, the sculptures stand purely as artistic monuments. This initiative strips away all religious connotations, focusing solely on their environmental impact and artistic value.

How we take action

The reefolution
blueprint

reef rangers

REEFolution offers a 3-month REEF Ranger program which is aimed to provide practical diving and coral restoration skills to local community members.

coral restoration

Our REEF Rangers actively restore coral reefs using a variety of different science-based methods.

education

Our REEF Rangers visit local primary and secondary schools to provide marine animal ecology classes aimed to increase local awareness.

science

Our REEF Rangers collaborate with international scientists aimed to investigate new coral restoration methods

science

Kite for Kenya is an all-female project on a mission to raise awareness and funds for ocean conservation along the East African coastline.

In January 2023, these girls were the first to kite surf the Kenyan Coast. They raised $8000,- for REEFolution, which was a great donation that kept our coral restoration project up and running. We were so grateful for their support and willingness to raise awareness for the importance of coral restoration.

And guess what? This year they’re doing it again!!

Following this inspiring pilot in 2023, Kite for Kenya has teamed up with REEFolution and DuotoneKiteboarding to bring global awareness to one of the world’s most important marine ecosystems!

On the 13th of January 2024, the all-female team will kitesurf more than 400km down the Kenyan coast. At each stop they make, they will visit and donate to community-led projects tackling social and environmental issues that face many of the 500 million people globally who depend on the reef for their livelihood.

Join the ride for change! Support Kite for Kenya’s mission by contributing to the donation page. Together, we can protect marine and coral reef ecosystems to uplift the lives connected to them.

Donate now and join the movement!

https://whydonate.com/en/fundraising/kite-for-kenya-

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