This body of work navigates the space between the microscopic and the monumental, focusing on the pervasive presence of discarded fishing bait bags recovered from the ocean. Through the traditional medium of intaglio, these ephemeral artifacts—nylon mesh, frayed fibers, and industrial remnants—are transformed into ethereal portraits of ecological haunting. The prints utilize a sophisticated layering of imagery to mimic the density of the water column, capturing both the intricate physical textures of the bags and the spectral shadows they cast. These printed shadows create a profound sense of suspension, suggesting that these objects float within a "micro-world" of their own making, where a single piece of debris exerts a dark, lingering influence over its biological surroundings.

The integration of hand-stitched elements adds a visceral, tactile dimension to the etched surfaces. Small French knots of embroidery thread cluster across the prints like colonies of planktonic life, representing the micro-organisms forced to inhabit these accidental synthetic reefs. Wandering lines of thread act as a metaphorical bridge between the industrial and the organic, mimicking the rhythmic pull of ocean currents while suggesting a desperate, manual attempt to suture a fracturing ecosystem.

By marrying the historical weight of etched metal with the delicate lightness of thread, these works illuminate the tension within our waters. The bait bag—once a tool for human extraction—is reimagined as a permanent resident of the deep. These prints do not merely document debris; they map a hybridized landscape, inviting the viewer to look closer at the tiny, overlooked tragedies unfolding beneath the surface, where the line between life and waste has become inextricably blurred.