8th October through 3rd November 2023, Kerrie was the Artist in Residency at Tides Institute and Museum of Art.

During this period, the artist explored the city of Eastport, researching the famous tides of The Bay of Fundy and engaging in the local culture.

Tidal Fusion: An Exploration of Human-Machine Collaboration

WIP, 2023

At the crossroads of art, nature, and technology lies the intriguing artwork "Tidal Fusion." This exploration began during the artist’s residency at The Tides Institute and Museum of Art in Eastport. Taking data from the NOAA station, located just outside the artist's studio, the mechanism transforms the recorded water levels into a visual symphony of abstract marks, embracing the beauty of imperfection.

During her residency, Kerrie delved deeply into the convergence of human creativity and technological systems. Her pursuit led her to experiment with various scales and a plethora of mediums, testing the boundaries of this mechanism's ability to translate the fluid ebb and flow of the tides into expressive forms. The abstract marks on display are not precise representations but rather poetic interpretations of the tidal data. Each mark reflects the ebb and flow of the ocean's movements through the lens of Kerrie's unique artistic perspective, creating a blend of data and human creativity.

Kerrie looks forward to developing this idea further and is eager to incorporate data related to the lunar cycle and moon phases.

Tides of Time: A Data-Driven Reflection

WIP, 2023

"‘Tides of Time’ is a thought-provoking moving sculpture, an embodiment of the convergence between art, childhood memories, and the relentless ebb and flow of tidal data. Comprised of three distinct barometer-style cylinders, the artwork visualises past recordings, future predictions, and real-time data, echoing the artist’s personal journey and affinity for the ocean's movements.

Each cylinder slowly rotates, a testament to the passage of time and the fluidity of oceanic patterns. Past recordings, capturing the historical tides, are graphically marked on the first cylinder. The second cylinder serves as a canvas for future predictions, presenting a poetic representation of the ceaseless dance of the tides through pencil markings. The third cylinder dynamically houses real-time data, a direct reflection of the artist's own observations and recordings from her residency at Eastport. Using a depth transducer, the artist would measure the water levels at the end of the pier multiple times a day and comparing them to the NOAA values available online.

The heart of this sculpture lies in the intricate interplay between the motor speed controlling the cylinders and the stylus positions. A pencil stylus, reminiscent of the artist's childhood, moves delicately across each cylinder's surface. Its positions are informed by the three datasets, orchestrating a visual symphony that evolves with the passing of time and the shifting tides.

The artist's inspiration for this unique creation stemmed from a nostalgic childhood memory — the weekly ritual of replacing the paper in her father's barometer. The emotional resonance of this memory intertwines seamlessly with the artist's profound fascination with data and the enigmatic allure of the ocean.

'Tides of Time' encapsulates a profound reflection on the artist's life journey, encapsulating the innocence of childhood, the deep-rooted connection to the sea, and an unyielding passion for understanding and visually interpreting complex data. It invites viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness between personal experiences, the rhythmic pulse of the ocean, and the ceaseless passage of time."

The sculpture is an invitation for the audience to immerse themselves in the beauty of data representation, the artist's personal narrative, and the profound forces shaping our world.