'Life From Deep' by Jessie French, plunges into the profound beauty of the ocean's depths. A striking element in this work is the presence of chimeric gold-green tones, which reference cyanobacteria—one of the planet's oldest life forms and a critical engine for life's evolution. Cyanobacteria not only played a pivotal role in shaping the Earth's atmosphere, but also represent the fossilised origins of fossil fuels, linking the past to the present in a continuum of life and energy.

The fluid, swirling patterns suggest the movement of water, creating a sensation of suspension and weightlessness.

This creation is the culmination of years of dedicated research and collaboration between artist and scientists and conservators worldwide, including invaluable guidance from conservation scientists at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Utilising an innovative method that transforms a typically temporary algae-based non-petrochemical plastic into a permanent state, this artwork underscores the connection between ancient life forms and the ongoing impact of those primordial forces on our modern world.