Solo Exhibition: Carmen McNall
In Good Hands
Dates: June 5 - July 3, 2021
Reception: Saturday, June 5 | 11 AM - 7 PM
Glass Rice is proud to present In Good Hands, Carmen Mcnall’s debut solo exhibition with the gallery. McNall, a Bay Area native, is a painter currently based in Oakland, California. Through a distinct process of painting and wood-carving, McNall balances intricate patterns and textured mark making with flat stretches of pure pigment to create dynamic environments and conversations. Her practice relates directly to the handmade in both subject matter and execution; suggesting a dialogue about the timeless relationships between people, their unique environments, and what inherently fastens us to our surroundings, as well as the empowering qualities these places and objects retain.
In this show, the faceless figures in McNall’s work resemble Goddess-like muses in a variety of poses; each one embodying strength, confidence and wisdom alike. The figures are adorned with a novel blend of symbolic mark making. They rest within a complex yet tranquil interior landscape that inhabit both ancient and futuristic realms, acting as anonymous guardians of a transcendent, yet familiar moment in time. Through this work, McNall also 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 manifest into movement.
In this body of work, we are urged to reflect on the various types of human relationships, how storytelling binds us to one another, and our distinct narratives that exist among these universal connections.
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Join us Saturday, June 5 from 11 am - 7 pm for the opening reception. We will be taking private appointments only from 11 am - 5 pm and will be open to the general public for walk ins from 5 pm - 7 pm. In accordance with local measures to keep us safe, our gallery will be open with very limited capacity for the opening reception. Please email us at info@glassrice.com to reserve a time to see the exhibition or book directly on our website. Masks absolutely required and hand sanitizer on entry.
In Good Hands
Dates: June 5 - July 3, 2021
Reception: Saturday, June 5 | 11 AM - 7 PM
Glass Rice is proud to present In Good Hands, Carmen Mcnall’s debut solo exhibition with the gallery. McNall, a Bay Area native, is a painter currently based in Oakland, California. Through a distinct process of painting and wood-carving, McNall balances intricate patterns and textured mark making with flat stretches of pure pigment to create dynamic environments and conversations. Her practice relates directly to the handmade in both subject matter and execution; suggesting a dialogue about the timeless relationships between people, their unique environments, and what inherently fastens us to our surroundings, as well as the empowering qualities these places and objects retain.
In this show, the faceless figures in McNall’s work resemble Goddess-like muses in a variety of poses; each one embodying strength, confidence and wisdom alike. The figures are adorned with a novel blend of symbolic mark making. They rest within a complex yet tranquil interior landscape that inhabit both ancient and futuristic realms, acting as anonymous guardians of a transcendent, yet familiar moment in time. Through this work, McNall also 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 manifest into movement.
In this body of work, we are urged to reflect on the various types of human relationships, how storytelling binds us to one another, and our distinct narratives that exist among these universal connections.
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Join us Saturday, June 5 from 11 am - 7 pm for the opening reception. We will be taking private appointments only from 11 am - 5 pm and will be open to the general public for walk ins from 5 pm - 7 pm. In accordance with local measures to keep us safe, our gallery will be open with very limited capacity for the opening reception. Please email us at info@glassrice.com to reserve a time to see the exhibition or book directly on our website. Masks absolutely required and hand sanitizer on entry.