How a statue becomes a living organism

A few years have passed since the sculptures at the MUSAN Underwater Museum were lowered onto the seabed near Ayia Napa, and now the first subtle signs of transformation are visible.

Recent photos reveal patches of marine life starting to blanket the statutes, algae and other organisms have begun to settle on parts of the figures, a gradual transformation that was always anticipated when the installation was initially submerged.

British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor created the underwater museum...