Tidbury spends hours scouting the surfaces of small boats, looking for the naturally occurring patterns that emerge through years of exposure to the elements. What looks like a deliberate brushstroke or a layered application of pigment is actually a high-detail photograph of peeling paint and oxidised metal. In 'Oak,' these organic textures suggest a horizon or a wooded landscape, inviting the viewer to find familiar forms within the abstract deterioration of a human-constructed environment.

The depth of the image is reinforced by the use of Giclée printing on archival paper, a technique that softens the photographic sharpness into a rich, painterly finish. This method allows the warm tones and distressed surfaces to take on a physical presence, making the transition from a maritime relic to a piece of fine art. The result is a study of how time and nature collaborate to create beauty in places often overlooked.