Portfolio > Recent Paintings

Using imagery inspired by the structures of the natural world and those of the urban/suburban environment in which I work, I am continuing my exploration of the art object as a catalyst for contemplation of perception and memory. I’m interested in what happens when snippets of perception are edited, reconfigured, and compartmentalized to give them new meaning.

John M. Adams, "Has a Determined", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
Has a Determined
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "You Can't Say", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
You Can't Say
Acrylic, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "Won't Let Things Unwind", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
Won't Let things Unwind
Acrylic, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "But a Considered Portion Of", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
But a Considered Portion Of
Acrylic, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "No Such Thing", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
No Such Thing
Acrylic, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "Bring It Right In", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
Bring It Right In
Acrylic, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "Acutely Aware of This", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
Acutely Aware of This
Acrylic, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "If It Ain't", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
If It Ain't
Acrylic, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "Golden Hour", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
Golden Hour
Acrylic, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "Always Another Point", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
Always Another Point
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by by 16 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "It's Still the Case", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
It's Still the Case
Acrylic, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "Now I Wish That", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
Now I Wish That
Acrylic, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "Would Surely Have", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
Would Surely Have
Acrylic, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2019
Mistaken by Another
Mistaken by Another
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "Might Be Constructed", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
Might Be Constructed
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2019
John M. Adams, "What Else I New", Abstract painting, Contemporary painting
What Else Is New
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2019
Almost There
Almost There
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2018
Behind the Shoal
Behind the Shoal
Acrylic, acid-free tape, cold wax varnish on paper mounted on maple panel.
16 by 16 by .75 inches
2018
All Done Moon acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
All Done Moon
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
40 by 32 by .5 inches
2017
So Down Home acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
So Down Home
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
40 by 32 by .5 inches
2017
Where Did He Get? acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Where Did He Get?
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2017
At the Same Time
At the Same Time
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on paper mounted on maple panel.
16 by 16 by .75 inches
2018
When Moon Messes Up acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
When Moon Messes up
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2017
Amid Headley and Black Bear
Amid Headley and Black Bear
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2017
I'd Do it Anyway acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
I'd Do it Anyway
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
30 by 30 by .5 inches
2017
Just Got In acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Just Got In
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
30 by 30 by .5 inches
2017
Which Way Will I Go
Which Way Will I Go
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2018
Earlier this Morning acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Earlier this Morning
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboardum on gatorboard
30 by 30 by .5 inches
2017
Below the Branch
Below the Branch
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2018
But a Very Short Time
But a Very Short Time
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
34 x 30 x .5 inches
2016
On the Cusp acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
On the Cusp
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
30 by 30 by .5 inches
2017
She Waits a Long Time acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
She Waits a Long Time
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2017
Before You Walk Into acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Before You Walk Into
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2017
Right Out Back acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Right out Back
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
30 by 30 by .5 inches
2017
Wrap You Up acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Wrap You Up
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
30 by 30 by .5 inches
2017
Shiny Things Don't Get It acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Shiny Things Don't Get It
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2017
On the Incoming Tide acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
On the Incoming Tide
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
30 by 30 by .5 inches
2017
At the Seam
At the Seam
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2017
If I Was Thinking
If I Was Thinking
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
40 x 32 x .5 inches
2017
Believe Me in the Morning acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Believe Me in the Morning
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2017
Back to Where I acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Back to Where I
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
30 by 30 by .5 inches
2017
But With Me acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
But With Me
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
30 by 30 by .5 inches
2017
Going Through Your Head acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Going Through Your Head
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
24 by 24 by 1.5 inches
2017
Of Splinters and Feathers
Of Splinters and Feathers
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
40 by 32 by .5 inches
2017
Keep Everything on Time acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Keep Everything on Time
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2017
Lull (warm) acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Lull (warm)
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2017
Lull (cool) acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Lull (cool)
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2017
lull (alternating) acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Lull (alternating)
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, cold wax varnish on cradled panel
16 by 16 by 1.5 inches
2017
Productive as He Should Be by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm acrylic painting
Productive As He Should Be
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
40 x 32 x .5 inches
2016
Now is The Reason acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Now Is the Reason
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
40 x 32 x .5 inches
2016
Watch the Cold Around my Bed acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Watch the Cold Around my Bed
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
40 x 32 x .5 inches
2016
More Anxious to talk acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
More Anxious To Talk
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
40 x 32 x .5 inches
2016
Got My Face and Hands acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Got My Face and Hands
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
40 x 32 x .5 inches
2016
That Three O'Clock acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
That Three O'Clock
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
40 x 32 x .5 inches
2016
Between the Owl and the Crow acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Between the Owl and the Crow
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
40 x 32 x .5 inches
2016
Crepuscular Patch acrylic painting by John M. Adams deconstructed abstract rhythm
Crepuscular Patch
Acrylic, pH neutral tape, latex house paint, cold wax varnish on gatorboard
40 x 32 x .5 inches
2016