Amphora Projects and The 1 Hotel South Beach are pleased to present Waterforms, a collaborative installation by artists Frankie Batista & Aaron Alden, on permanent exhibit at Watr inside 1 Hotel South Beach. This exhibition celebrates the transformative and essential nature of water, exploring its beauty, motion, and vital connection to humanity.
Water is a force of nature, a mirror of humanity, and the essence of our natural connection. Through this exhibit, the undeniable, universal source of life takes center stage. WATERFORMS, a site-specific installation presented during Art Basel Miami 2024, has been commissioned into the permanent collection at 1 Hotel South Beach for the entryway of their rooftop restaurant Watr, transforming the entryway into reflections of water’s beauty and importance. Within these ultra slow-motion aqua-kinetic video projections, the artists reveal water’s power to shape, to flow, and to sustain, offering not just a visual spectacle but an urgent message about sustainability and interconnectedness.
Presented in partnership with the 1 Hotel South Beach, The City of Miami, and ocean preservation organization Blue Action, this exhibit underscores these organizations' shared commitment to sustainability, with each location articulating the unique relationship that connects viewers to the nature of water and its universal presence. This thoughtfully curated installation engages the viewer in a dialogue about the fragility of our environment while celebrating water as a timeless and unifying force.
WATERFORMS is not just an exhibit, it is a call to action. It asks us to consider water not only as a resource but as an ever-present force that shapes our world, and our shared future. In its movement and flow, viewers will find an invitation to connect – with the work, with each other, and with the element that sustains us all.
ACTION PARTNERS
1 Hotel South Beach stands as a transformative force for good in sustainable hospitality, redefining what it means to care for the planet without sacrificing luxury.
Their property is built with reclaimed materials, powered by renewable energy, and adorned with living green walls, fostering a deep connection to nature.
By eliminating single-use plastics, championing waste reduction, and integrating thoughtful design, they inspire positive change across the industry. Guests are invited to indulge in comfort and elegance while supporting a bold vision for a greener, more sustainable future.
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CITY OF MIAMI
In Miami, the connection between the ocean and the local community are inseparable. The health of Biscayne Bay, the Miami River, and our surrounding Ocean is critical to Miami’s economy, sustainability and quality of life.
Every day new environmental challenges emerge that threaten Miami’s special connection with the ocean. Fortunately, when it matters most, Floridians are resilient and come together to find ways to protect their home.
See all the excellent work being done for Marine Life, Water Quality, Education, Ocean Trash, and Water Pollution at the city of Miami's website:
LUXEDO
This exhibit was powered by Luxedo technology, the new leader in projection mapping software and hardware, who partnered with Amphora Projects to present our conservation initiatives throughout the entireity of our Waterforms exhibits.
Luxedo’s technology transforms spaces through dynamic visual storytelling, offering immersive experiences that captivate audiences.
By integrating their cutting-edge solutions, we aim to raise awareness and inspire action toward environmental preservation at breathtaking scale. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to sustainability and the power of technology in driving positive change.
BLUE ACTION
Blue Action originated in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, a powerful and destructive storm that struck The Bahamas in 2019.
It was established with the primary mission of driving climate resilience for low-lying coastal communities and their ocean ecosystems in light of the climate crisis.
Blue Action has expanded to become an internationally recognized company that accelerates mitigation and adaptation solutions for climate resilience through investment in innovation, entrepreneurship, and capacity-building.
Plastic Ocean Trash, or Marine Debris, is the second largest environmental issue after climate change. It threatens oceans, wildlife, tourism, real estate, and human health.
VolunteerCleanup.Org builds a grassroots movement against marine debris by connecting volunteers to cleanups, showing the shocking scale of the problem, and promoting reduced single-use plastic reliance.Since 2024, the platform has facilitated over 4,000 cleanups, with thousands of volunteers removing 800,000+ pounds of trash from Miami-Dade County beaches and shorelines.
Find or organize a cleanup in your community at:
