The Art of Gary Cota

Whale and calf carcasses on the beach with threatening cloudy sky

Created for the Warming Oceans exhibit at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Cape Cod Art Center, Wake Up depicts a whale skeleton resting on a Cape Cod beach. The carving serves as a quiet reminder that today's choices shape tomorrow's world. Rather than assigning blame, Gary invites viewers to pause, reflect, and consider what legacy we will leave for future generations.

Winner 1st Place in Sculpture.

2025
Hand-Carved, Painted Wood Relief
34" x 27.5"
Available

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