Thrilogy (2001)

This triptych, titled "Thrilogy," presents a series of three monochromatic compositions, each featuring a stylized cat figure within a domestic setting. The cat, rendered in black and white with minimal detail, is positioned amidst draped fabrics and floral elements, suggesting an interior space. The background in each panel incorporates abstract, textural elements, including what appears to be a celestial body or meteor streaking across a dark sky in the upper left of some panels. The overall palette is limited to shades of grey, black, and white, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere through tonal variations. The work employs a "Neo-silkscreen" technique, which combines giclée printing with traditional screenprinting, allowing for both digital precision and tactile surface quality. Each panel depicts the cat in a slightly varied pose or context, maintaining a consistent aesthetic across the three images. The final panel of the overall artwork is a solid black field featuring three small, white cat silhouettes, the title "Trilogy," the artist's stylized signature "TIDE," and the publisher's name "The Mass." This panel serves as a concluding statement or colophon for the series. The recurring cat motif, a signature element in TIDE's oeuvre, is presented here in a contemplative or perhaps isolated manner within the carefully constructed monochrome environments. The juxtaposition of the simplified feline form with the detailed, often atmospheric backgrounds is characteristic of the artist's approach. The sequential nature of the triptych invites a reading across the panels, though each image also functions as an individual composition.