Tetrapod

Photo by Yasuhiko Yonetani and Ken Yonetani

The photos (bottom two) were taken in Okinawa, Japan, 2004.

Dimension: 3mx3mx4 formations, Medium: Ceramics, fallen leaves, Trees

Exhibited at Australian National University School of Art Gallery, C anberra in 2004

“Tetrapods” are massive concrete blocks (each about two tons in weight and two meters in height) that are used for wave protection. It is a trade name registered by a large Japanese construction company.
Tens of millions of Tetrapods are laid on the Japanese coastline to restrain the force of waves, out of fear of further coastline erosion and of the natural powers of the ocean.”