Ebb

Acrylic on Canvas - 2025


Ebb maps the Tāmaki Estuary from above, a living body in motion.
She is dynamic and ever-changing, moving with the tides, branching off into creeks and rivers. This work reflects and encodes water quality findings through hue, each colour corresponding to data and the ecological state of the estuary, warmer tones indicating higher pollution levels. The painting becomes a portrait and system, combining real life data and expressive brush strokes to invite viewers to consider how art can be informed by place, science and feeling.