A Fragile Shelter Against the Tide
The Mariner’s Dream #2 shifts the voyage inland, or perhaps shoreward, where fragments of structure and rock emerge from a marbled surface of tide and sky. The piece suggests both permanence and fragility: a skeletal form that might be a shelter, a ruin, or a dream of home, set against the vastness of shifting perception. It is an artwork that holds the tension between what endures and what dissolves.
Between Solidity and Erosion
At first glance, the piece presents itself as a study in contrasts: solidity against fluidity, geometry against erosion. The rock‑like forms anchor the composition, yet they are enveloped by a surface that refuses to remain still. This interplay creates a sense of instability, as though the viewer is witnessing a memory in the act of fading.
The small, rust‑coloured structure near the upper edge introduces a note of narrative. It could be a beacon, a shelter, or the remnant of a harbour — its ambiguity is deliberate. By refusing to define its role, the artwork invites projection: the viewer supplies their own associations, their own myths of loss, refuge, or return. In this way, the piece becomes a mirror for personal recollection.
As the second work in the series, The Mariner’s Dream #2 deepens the voyage by grounding the dreamlike atmosphere in material symbols. Where the first piece was turbulence and dissolution, this one introduces the motif of endurance — but always precarious, always at risk of being reclaimed by tide and time. It is a reminder that memory itself is built on fragile structures, easily eroded yet hauntingly persistent.
In the Collector’s Space
Collector’s Notes
- Edition: Available in four sizes, each signed and numbered.
- Atmosphere: Works equally well in contemplative domestic settings or more formal spaces, where its scale and detail can be fully appreciated.
- Viewing: At distance, the piece reads as a sweeping maritime vision; up close, the intricacy of texture reveals itself as almost painterly.
- Position in Series: As the first work, it sets the tone — a gateway into the voyage of The Mariner’s Dreams.