ethereal tide

four layers of concrete, sand, pigment and clay on canvas housed in a handcrafted poplar floating frame. 21 x 21 x 1.5

Dedicated to the enchanting dance between moon and ocean. An ode to the beauty found in the quiet moments of the night.  Inspired by the moon's gentle reflection on the ocean's surface. Each concrete layer echoes the ebb and flow of the tides, mirroring the intricate rhythms of the mind. Blue and gray pigment, reminiscent of moon-kissed waves. A reminder that just as the moon casts its serene glow over dark waters, the beauty of our inner landscapes' shines brightest in moments of contemplation.

The process of creating "ethereal tide" emerged from a state of transient detachment, navigating life on autopilot. For weeks, the canvas became both refuge and confidant. Each layer of texture was contours of emotions felt and avoided. She bears witness to the weight of my unspoken shame, and radical acceptance. I find solace in motion, an anchor amidst existential uncertainty. Somewhere in between this detached and hypervigilant focus, I feel most connected to my artwork.

The past few months have felt as if I was walking on entirely dark beach, walking further into deeper water instead of finding my way to shore. Aimlessly wandering without knowledge of what I needed to get there or where I was even going. All I knew was that I had to keep walking. For all who find themselves navigating the uncharted waters of self-discovery, I promise you, each new day the moon becomes brighter helping you find the shore. Even in the darkest of nights, there exists a profound beauty waiting to be unveiled, a luminous tapestry woven from the threads of introspection and resilience.

The human experience is a mosaic of light and shadow. The shadow work we must confront on human journey towards self-growth and self-love is the process that holds the key to change. Sometimes I need to remind myself if I just keep walking, even without direction, it's better than sitting still. I am the moon, cycling through changes and on the pre-determined journey written for me. I will be full again.

Just as the moon's reflection transforms the ocean into a celestial canvas, our own minds possess the capacity to turn even the darkest moments into a source of ethereal beauty. We are all testaments to the resilience of the human spirit, finding solace in the gentle ebb and flow of life.