Inspired by #IconicFishes – Illustration by Abolfazl Shamsadini

As part of our arts movement Inspired by #IconicFishes, we’re delighted to spotlight this magical seahorse illustration by Abolfazl Shamsadini!

An illustrator from Yazd, Iran, Abolfazl reimagines the seahorse through a dreamy lens, and hopes to use his art to draw awareness to the importance of protecting our iconic fishes and the fragile ecosystems they call home.

We hope this enchanting piece inspires you to join us in bridging and marine conservation by getting involved in the Inspired by Iconic Fishes (IIF) movement. Whether you paint, dance, doodle, weave, write, design jewellery, compose music, build Lego, cut potato prints or create in ways we haven’t imagined yet, we’d love to have you join us in inspiring awe for these magical fishes.

Here’s how to dive in:

🔗Start by exploring our inspiration kit on www.iconicfishes.art

🌟 Create new art or share existing art inspired by our iconic fishes

📲 Post your art on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky, or the Fediverse – tag us at @IconicFishes and use the hashtag #iconicfishes!

📧 Not on social media? Email us at iconicfishes@projectseahorse.org

Together let’s give our iconic fishes the spotlight they deserve!