This piece "The Little Messenger" is framed, as seen in the 2nd image.
"The Little Messenger" was painted to raise awareness and public support for the planet's oceans, in particular this piece focus' on the Great Barrier Reef.
It was originally painted for the "Mission Blue" group show that was on show in New York. Mission Blue is a project developed by Sylvia Earle to create "Hope Spots" around the globe within our oceans. These "Hope Spots" act as nature reserves, letting them heal and regenerate.