{"product_id":"diary-of-the-tide","title":"Diary of the Tide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncaustic, Silk, Organza Assembled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36\" x 36\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Diary of the Tide” is constructed from layers of organza and encaustic, loosely stitched together to create a delicate, shifting surface. The transparency of the organza allows each layer to remain visible, while the encaustic adds structure, preserving subtle variations in texture and tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe loose stitching acts as both a physical and conceptual thread—holding fragments together without fixing them too tightly, much like memory itself. The composition reads as a kind of visual record, capturing the fleeting colors, movements, and atmospheric qualities of a single moment along the shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft transitions of color reflect the changing tides, the movement of water, and the interplay of light across its surface. Some areas feel suspended and airy, while others hold more density, echoing the rhythm of the ocean as it advances and recedes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than depicting a specific place, the piece functions as a quiet archive—a diary entry translated into material. It preserves not just what was seen, but what was felt: the passage of time, the subtle shifts in environment, and the ephemeral nature of the coastal experience.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Lisa Moriarty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALG Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45897678749857,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/2468\/9057\/files\/IMG_2525.jpg?v=1776451317","url":"https:\/\/www.algfineart.com\/products\/diary-of-the-tide","provider":"ALG Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}