January 2025 - "Early Growth" is an extract from the short film Coral Arena which depicts the moment of first coral growth in an ongoing journey of the monumental architectural structure submerged in the ocean, transforming into a living structure with a wealth of coral and creatures inhabiting the piece. The first coral organism begins to emerge on the steps of Coral Arena, signifying the start of a new life for the sculpture. The final form exhibits a vibrant and thriving ecosystem growing around the architectural structure, the skeleton holding a new body of life. This piece is a part of the Coral Arena series. Written & Directed by : OMA/Shohei Shigematsu, Nicholas Préaud and Charlotte Taylor CGI Artists: Nicholas Préaud, Pablo Alfieri, Martin Salfity, Diego Diapolo, Macs Riedel Format: 1920x1080px