About us
Arts for the Ocean is a global initiative supporting YachtAid Global and their work leveraging the yachting community and their unique assets to bring humanitarian aid to coastal communities around the world.
our Artists
Each artist contributes a minimum of 50% of the pieces cost towards YachtAid Global. From sculptors to painters and photographers, these selected artists share the same passion and appreciation for the oceans, our planet and the marine eco-systems that need our help.
YachtAid Global
YachtAid Global has been a reputable non-profit organization leveraging the unique assets of the superyacht community to fund and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to coastal communities for 18 years. Although they continue to do this work, a large portion of their focus has shifted to include broadening education opportunities for these communities and conducting marine science expeditions for endangered species and coral reef studies through their work with coral reef nurseries.
THIS MONTHS FEATURED ARTIST
Roberto Vaccaro
Roberto Vaccaro is a metal sculptor from the Garden Route, South Africa, mainly focused on wildlife and human form.
This brochure is a selection of Roberto’s recent works, aimed at showcasing the diversity of the medium used. The pieces’ impressive size and strength sets his pieces apart and makes them consume, yet compliment, the spaces they occupy.
While mostly naturalist, the animal forms have surreal and impressionistic influences. This Is achieved by Roberto’s mastery over his medium, stretching the raw elements to their limits by melting, forging, cutting, welding, and bending it to his will.
By using discarded metal, the artist merges waste and wildlife, provoking themes of sustainability and environmentalism.
