• Our Mission

    To create an exhibition space that highlights ocean conservation, education, and protection. We believe that giving artists the opportunity to showcase their work is important whether they are emerging or established.

  • Our Vision

    To help the ocean be inspiring and engaging through art and change humanity’s relationship with it.

  • Our Values

    Creativity, exploration, opportunity, collaboration and education

Our Story

The Under the Sea exhibition was an idea born in the TOP Co-Op incubation and brought to fruition by Moku.

During the pandemic, our founder found her way back to the ocean. Sitting in her art studio, she wondered what had happened to her curiosity about the deep sea. And so, her search began and her love for the deep sea emerged.

After reading, listening to podcasts, watching documentaries, making art, and participating in the UN Ocean Decade conference, she decided art had a valid place in ocean conservation and education.

We hope to create an impactful space where artists can share their passion for the ocean and inspire the general public to care for and protect it.

Frieda Verlage

Founder and Director

Artist, educator and deep sea lover.

Mercedes Aliaga Pueyrredón

Selection Committee Member and Program Support