The Inspiration Behind Skip It
Lori MacLean’s Skip It is more than just a painting—it is a sculptural tribute to childhood joy, a moment frozen in time yet brimming with movement. Crafted with acrylic on wood, this piece transcends traditional boundaries of painting, its layered textures and three-dimensional composition echoing the rhythm of play.
The Artistic Process: Acrylic on Wood
Inspired by the beloved 90s toy, Skip It evokes a sense of kinetic energy, as if the painted loops are still spinning, tethered to the joyful chaos of youth. The vibrant, interwoven forms capture the way memories twist and overlap—playful, unpredictable, yet deeply familiar. The smooth acrylic brushstrokes contrast with the tactile nature of wood, reinforcing the harmony between past and present, movement and stillness.
Exploring Nostalgia Through Art
Through this piece, MacLean invites us to revisit the simple delight of childhood games, to recall the scuffed sidewalks, the rhythmic whir of plastic against pavement, the laughter carried by summer air. In Skip It, nostalgia is not just remembered—it is reimagined, sculpted into permanence.