Tuesday 24 July 2012

A Disturbing Sand Sculpture




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Advertised brand: Lifesaving Society of BC and Yukon
Advert title: Drowning Prevention Sand Sculpture
Headline and copy text:
HEAD: The beach isn’t all fun and games.
SUB HEAD: Educate yourself on water safety.
COPY: National Drowning Prevention Week. July 21 – 29, 2012.

Advertising Agency: TAXI, Vancouver, Canada
Agency website: http://www.taxi.ca
Creative Director: Kevin Barclay
Art Director: Darcy Twarog
Copywriter: David Giovando
Photographer: Dan Barham
Additional credits: Editor: Chad Jones, Account Manager: Brett Willis, Account Director: Ben Tarr, Production Manager: Leah Fladgate, Sculptor: David Billings
Published: July, 2012

Short rationale: To promote National Drowning Prevention Week and remind beach-goers of the dangers of being around water, the Lifesaving Society of BC & Yukon created a sand sculpture depicting the aftermath of a drowning scene at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver.