Between Tides

Between Tides is a site-specific exploration of the Gulf of Maine’s intertidal zone. These tempera works are shaped by the impressions left on damp textiles by the rocks beneath. During the seasonal transition from spring to autumn, Day spends time intimately exploring the coastline of the region, mapping the colors revealed below the tidal line. This process uncovers the essence of these coastal environments, creating a collaboration with the microscopic footprint of the tide pools. Through water specificity and sediment residue, the work invites a deeper understanding and connection to the tidal rhythms of the Gulf of Maine. These process-based paintings aim to uncover the knowledge the land offers, without claiming to have all the answers. They prompt viewers to look beneath the surface, ask questions, and ask them again. Through repeated techniques in specific times and places, Day compiles a distinct dictionary of colors tied to the transitional sites where the sea meets the shore.