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Chris McAdoo
Is That What You Meant?

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Is That What You Meant? displays canoes repeating throughout the composition with fluid movements of color dripping down the surface. The canoe has become a fixture in McAdoo’s work, becoming a universally recognized “vessel” to carry memories, emotions, and points of view through the liminal space between destinations. "This is where it all started for me. A boat is like an empty canvas - it’s like a clean sheet of paper - the ultimate “liminal space”. College ruled notebook paper. Or a blinking cursor on a computer screen. All at once terrifying and exhilarating at the same time. Like life. I’ve been enamored with the shape and purpose of a boat - not just as transportation but as a VESSEL. A vessel for time, for dreams, for memories…a vessel from one shore to the next. The sweet liminal space. The quiet. The contemplative. The inner self. The sound of a paddle pushing against the water. Can you hear it? Water - it’s the sound of laughter. It's the sound of stillness. In a world of movement."
  • Creator:
    Chris McAdoo (American)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    Nashville, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1675212649432
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