Mercurial Tide takes its title from the contrast between the mercurial—rapid, unpredictable shifts in mood and temper—and the recurring rhythms of tides shaped by the moon’s gravitational pull. It also evokes the heightened waters of King Tides, reflecting on the many surges of change we have had to adapt to. Within Intersections, the painting connects celestial forces with the movement of water, exploring the tension between predictable cycles and uncertainty, and how we find our bearings through change.