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The White Fire: The plight of coral reefs

Award-winning conceptual and fashion photographer Mohamed Azmeel, better known by his artist name Double Dot, unveiled his solo exhibition 'The White Fire: The plight of coral reefs' in capital city Male'.

The exhibition banner of Azmeel's 'The White Fire: The plight of coral reefs' outside the National Art Gallery. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION

Mohamed Azmeel offers a deep look into the plight of coral reefs. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION

Azmeel's 'The White Fire' is being displayed at luxury resort Jumeirah Vittaveli following the debut at the National Art Gallery in capital city Male'.

Azmeel took less than 30 days to complete the shootings. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / MIHAARU

The critically acclaimed photographer merged conceptual photography and awareness to bring a haunting new perspective into the plight of coral reefs. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION

The model is adorned with a giant coral crown and urchin necklace. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION

According to Azmeel, certain images took over 14 hours to complete. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION

Azmeel solely used Maldivians as his subjects to shoot his concept. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION

Offering a glimpse into a threatened world below the water, Azmeel's concept aims to raise awareness on the impact crisis has on the marine environment. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION

The images were conceptualized and photographed by award-winning photographer Azmeel to create awareness on the climate crisis. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION

The 'Muraka Faaru' (Coral Wall) component of the exhibition comprised of 10 coral-filled photographs. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION

Mohamed Azmeel's solo exhibition 'The White Fire' utilized a large collection of faux coral he obtained. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION

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