PREVIEW

The sands of Watergate Bay in Cornwall were transformed into a canvas for a unique art installation courtesy of the Eden Project. The sand drawing, depicting a gigantic octopus emerging from the water, was expertly crafted during the morning through a meticulous outlining and raking process. According to bosses at the Cornish attraction, the artwork represents the "ephemeral and rarely-seen aspects of our natural world", a theme running through their Enchanted Earth summer programme of events. The final artwork was visible in all its glory for a brief window in the early afternoon, with the tide soon approaching to wash it away again. Jamie Wardley, Artistic Director of Sand In Your Eye, said: “The Eden Project is inspirational in its positive and immersive outlook on nature and the challenges we face. So much so that it has influenced our own work and we have visited with our family a number of times. We are delighted to be making some beach art together!” The Enchanted Earth summer programme of events runs from 24 July to 7 September.