ANCIENT UNDERWATER MURAL
- Léna Sakalian
- Feb 28, 2024
- 1 min read
The Geopark recently contracted a group of local artists to brighten up a roadside barrier in Chelmer St Oamaru. Behind the barrier is a Geosite called the Oamaru Limestone Dikes – volcanic tuff crosscut by limestone. The mural is an artistic impression of what the Oamaru area may have looked like when the rocks at this Geosite where formed - around 35 million years ago when the area was under the sea.
“We hope this mural will create interest about the geological history of the area – and what amazing creatures lived here” – WWG Geoeducator
We are currently planning an interpretation panel about the mural and the Geosite – to be installed opposite the mural, in the Oamaru Public Gardens.
This project has been made possible by the generous contributions from:
Colin Jones Trust
Creative Communities Fund
Oamaru Top 10
Awamoa Bins and Skips
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Waitaki District Council
And, of course, a massive thank you to artists Wicksey, Philina Den Dulk, Luzette Crossan, Al Bell for their beautiful work!
I loved how this post brings the ancient underwater mural of Whitestone Geopark to life, especially how its discovery below the waves connects us to storytelling that’s literally etched in deep time. It made me think of a time I was juggling tight deadlines and trying to soak up fascinating topics like this, and in that busy stretch I even needed hire someone to take my online Philosophy class as that support at the time so I could stay on track without missing out on wonder. It’s a great reminder that a bit of help can free you up to explore amazing stories like these.
I loved how your post on the ancient underwater mural at Whitestone Geopark brings to life the deep history of this region and helps readers imagine that time when these rocks formed under the sea around 35 million years ago, full of ancient life and shifting seas . It made me think of my own visit to a local geological exhibit where I was juggling study deadlines and even used this do my assignment for me that time so I could take a weekend off to explore and really soak up the stories in the stone without stressing about work. Your writing made the science feel exciting and real, not just distant history .
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I'm kinda curious about what 'amazing creatures lived here' like the WWG Geoeducator said! Maybe this type soul wiki could help me find out more…I'm just wondering what kind of art they'll come up with next, while sipping my morning coffee!