22 concrete cars installed underwater in Miami (3 photos)

Renowned Argentine conceptual artist Leandro Erlich presented his installation "Concrete Coral" at Miami Art Week. This unusual display consists of 22 cars.





Life-size concrete cars are submerged 6 meters along ReefLine, a seven-mile (11.27 kilometers) underwater sculpture park and hybrid reef off the coast of Miami Beach. Weighing up to 16 tons each, these sculptures are cast from marine-grade, pH-neutral concrete, specifically designed to promote coral attachment.

The production process began with digital models, which were then cast into large 3D-printed molds. The artist collaborated with marine engineers and environmental specialists to ensure the installation would not harm the aquatic environment while simultaneously providing maximum visual impact.

The installation creates a surreal underwater landscape where visitors can observe submerged cars from viewing platforms and underwater viewing cameras. The cars are arranged in a configuration simulating a traffic jam.

Leandro Erlich previously created a traffic jam containing 66 cars out of sand. The preparation and production of the sand sculptures took two years, 330 tons of sand, and over a million dollars.

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