The New River Chestnut Emissary Canoe

Wood, nylon, urethane, aluminum, Dacron. 60” x 32” x 168” 2019.

This canoe is the first of several vessels that engage with the legacies of the American Chestnut, the blight, attempts to revive the species and the cultural issues involved in these efforts. It will be used in action-based  projects along the New River.