A sand mermaid makes a father and daughter laugh on a broad, sunny beach. The father rests comfortably on his elbows while an elaborate tail of damp sand covers his legs. Overlapping scales lead toward a huge forked fin, with small shells tracing its edges and catching the light against the rough grains.

His daughter kneels beside the sculpture, holding a blue scoop and gently patting one section with her free hand. Their bright shirts stand out against the pale sand, while a yellow bucket and striped towel sit nearby. Calm turquoise water and distant green headlands leave plenty of space around the affectionate family joke.