Tidbury’s process involves hours of exploration, searching for naturally occurring patterns on the hulls of vessels. In Amaya, the high-resolution Giclée print on archival paper softens the photographic origin, creating an image that feels more like a layered pastel work than a digital capture. The result is a rich field of color where the eye can wander through abstract shapes and suggested horizons, blurring the line between a literal record and a painterly expression.

The work bridges the gap between industrial utility and organic beauty. By isolating small sections of worn material, Tidbury highlights the unique marks left by time and water, turning rust and peeling paint into a study of visual rhythm. It invites a slow observation of the details found in the everyday, celebrating the unexpected artistry found in the life cycle of a working boat and the scientific phenomena of oxidation and erosion.