152.4 x 152.4 cm
Using a unique process that combines painting and wood-carving, McNall’s work balances intricate patterns, stretches of bold colors and textured mark making.
We are thrilled to present a solo show of McNall's work in our project space.
Artist Statement
Using a unique process that combines painting and wood-carving, McNall’s work balances intricate patterns, stretches of bold colors and textured mark making. Her practice relates directly to the handmade in both subject matter and execution, opening a dialogue on the relationship between people, their environments, and what inherently fastens us to our surroundings, examining the empowering qualities these places retain.
The faceless figures in McNall’s work resemble Goddess like muses as they rest in dynamic yet effortless poses. Each one embodies strength, confidence and wisdom alike. They rest within their own elements, surrounded by tranquil interior landscapes that inhabit both ancient and futuristic realms. Through her work, McNall explores the body as a vessel, a container that carries us through life, using both literal vessels such as vases and containers, as well as human forms. She investigates all that is held within our worldly form: memories, tension, energy, healing properties, intuition and how all of these aspects manifests into movement.
Bio
Born in the Bay Area and currently living and working in Oakland, CA. McNall has recently shown in San Francisco at Glass Rice Gallery, New York at Uprise Art, in New Orleans at Octavia Gallery and in LA at Hashimoto Contemporary and New Image Art. McNall recently completed multiple large scale murals and installations at LinkedIn, Google HQ, Facebook HQ, The Four Seasons in Calistoga and in an affordable housing community building in Santa Rosa.
