Lichen Rhythms

This artwork captures the intricate symbiosis of crustose and foliose lichens flourishing upon the weathered rocks of Layde Bay. Emblematic rusty orange bands curve organically alongside patches of blue-green and white flecks, creating an abstract natural tapestry that portrays the resilience of life in a saline, sunlit coastal habitat. The textured rock surfaces provide a rugged canvas, evocative of sedimentary formation, while the subtle interplay of these vivid natural pigments echoes the mutualistic partnership of fungi and photosynthetic algae. This piece not only celebrates the aesthetic but also honours the biological significance of lichens as vital agents of rock weathering and bioindicators of environmental health.