Triassic Fragment

This piece showcases a weathered fragment of tidal rock from Ladye Bay, Clevedon, prominently featuring the dark, bubbly foliose lichen known as Pustulate Rock Tripe (Lasallia pustulata). The rock’s striking reddish hue—likely pink granite or rhyolite—forms a vivid backdrop to the interplay of richly textured lichens: the dark, blistered Rock Tripe contrasts with the patchy white crustose lichens that adhere like natural paint to the stone's surfaces. The overall composition evokes the resilient ecological dance of coastal life, shaped by relentless waves, salt spray, and the slow artistry of biological colonisation.