The sculpture is a very limited edition piece, created by Canadian artist - Simon Morris. She is cast out of a superior quality silicone bronze, similar to that used in ship's propellers. Great care has been taken in the assembly of the cast pieces to use welding rod of the same alloy as the sculpture itself, to avoid discoloration. The ocean is going to slowly change the patina, or coloration of the entire sculpture, so you will need to come back every year and see how she is changing. We hope that the Mermaid will help promote our long-term goal of reef preservation and help to enlighten others to the challenges facing our reefs into the next century.
Mermaids are one of the strongest and widespread ocean myths, and certainly one of the most beloved.
It does not matter if you snorkel or dive, the Mermaid is a must see sculpture during your stay in Grand Cayman. The Sinking of the Mermaid Sunset House Grand Cayman is the place to be. The Mermaid's actual placement will be approximately 100 yards off the Sunset House shoreline, just west of the sea pool. This means about 50 FSW, just where the main section of the reef meets the sand patch as you swim towards the wreck of the David Nicholson. There are several considerations we are making before picking the exact spot.