Tidal Layers is an abstract textile collage that channels the shifting strata of an oyster shell through richly hued, translucent tulle stitched onto canvas. The couching technique brings sculptural depth to the surface, with looping textile cords in shades of ice blue, mustard, and black flowing across a spectrum of layered purples, ambers, and teals. Soft fibers curl like tidal currents, while exposed threads emphasize the hand-built nature of the piece. Framed in natural wood, this work evokes the quiet power of the sea’s geological memory—where beauty emerges from sediment and softness.