About Us

Connecting Communities to Our Ocean Through Art

A Legacy of ARTivism

From 2014 to 2023, Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans was PangeaSeed’s groundbreaking public art program, harnessing the power of art to bring ocean conservation into the streets of communities worldwide. This synergy of art and activism – what we called ARTivism – used creativity to educate, inspire, and drive action for our ocean.

Through murals, community engagement, and global collaboration, Sea Walls fostered emotional connections to our ocean, empowering individuals and communities to become better stewards of the blue planet. While the program has officially concluded, its pioneering legacy continues to inform PangeaSeed’s mission of bridging art and science to increase ocean literacy and empathy.



Our Mission

Inspiring Action Through ARTivism.

A perfect synergy of art and activism, ARTivism is designed to educate and raise public awareness of critical environmental issues by means of art.

The mission of Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans was to:

Create public artworks that educate and raise awareness about critical ocean issues.

Engage communities through multidisciplinary programs and conversations about marine stewardship.

Empower a global network of creatives to advocate for a sustainable future.

These values remain at the heart of PangeaSeed’s ongoing work, as we continue to collaborate with artists to use creativity as a force for change.

 

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Our Approach

Over the course of a decade, Sea Walls projects spanned 20 countries, from bustling metropolises to remote coastal towns. While each activation was unique, the approach remained consistent, and this holistic approach fostered a new wave of conservation rooted in community, creativity, and action.

Local First

Establishing strong connections with local communities and stakeholders to ensure murals reflected regional priorities and challenges.

Environmental Stewardship

Minimizing environmental impact during activations by adopting sustainable practices.

Youth Mentorship

Empowering the next generation of ARTivists through hands-on mentorship and creative opportunities.

#paintforapurpose

Painting with Purpose: Curating art that sparks action by addressing critical ocean issues and creating long-term educational value.

Beyond Art

Incorporating workshops, film screenings, and community events to deepen engagement and inspire change.

Inclusion & Diversity

Ensuring the conservation movement reflects the diverse voices and perspectives of humanity.
400+

Artists Involved

Collaborators from more than 45 countries lent their talents to Sea Walls.

500

Murals Created

Large-scale artworks inspired communities across the globe.

20

Countries

Activations took place on five continents, creating a worldwide movement.

Be Part of the Legacy

While Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans has sunsetted as a program, the need for creativity in conservation has never been greater, and PangeaSeed continues to harness the power of art to foster ocean literacy, empathy, and action surrounding our Priority Ocean Challenges.

Learn more about our current initiatives and how you can make a difference.

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Why Public Art

 

Supporting artist Shepard Fairey in Boston, Massachusetts (2022).

 

Murals have been a form of storytelling for thousands of years, cutting through cultural and linguistic barriers to convey powerful messages. In an age of information overload, public art stands out as a grassroots, accessible medium that endures.

Through Sea Walls, murals became a visual call to action, helping communities:

Understand complex environmental challenges.

Strengthen local identity and pride.

Catalyze social and economic change by creating more vibrant and cohesive public spaces.

As ARTivists, we embraced the role of storytellers and changemakers, demonstrating how creativity can inspire solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

 

Mural by supporting artists Alegría Del Prado in Cozumel, Mexico (2019).

 

How It All Started

In 2013, the concept behind Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans was born in Sri Lanka with the creation of its first mural highlighting the overfishing of manta rays. This initial project, created in partnership with Manta Trust, proved the power of public art to amplify environmental issues.

Building on this success, the program’s first large-scale activation took place in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, in 2014, uniting 15 artists to create murals addressing the conservation of whale sharks. This milestone project garnered global media attention and demonstrated the potential for ARTivism to inspire tangible change.

By 2023, Sea Walls had grown into a globally renowned initiative, producing over 500 murals in 20 countries and inspiring a generation to protect what they love – our oceans.

 

Supporting artist Nosego in Isla Mujeres, Mexico (2014).