“David Moore is a methodical artist, producing paintings with a slow precision, erasing nearly as much oil as he places on the canvas. He waxes philosophical when speaking of influences on his painting, citing developments in theoretical physics as impacting our collective unconscious – an unconscious he summons in his abstract work. At once, the new collection is forward looking and reminiscent – balancing the need for self-awareness with a longing to give shape to new possibilities. Two distinct patterns emerge: the cool abstract, “painting color without shape”; and the emotional figurative work that leaves the viewer with a sense of longing for places that reside only in memory.”
–Review of Serendipity Valve, David Moore’s new collection of work–
David Moore was born in Detroit, MI in 1963
B.A. University of Michigan, Art School, 1986
Moved to Chicago in 1997
Currently resides in Chicago, IL
Serendipity Valve on view at: Let The Monkey Talk Gallery
3900 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago
Through May 1, 2014.
Noon to 4pm, Wednesday – Sunday and by appointment.
Opening Reception 5:30 – 10pm, Saturday, April 12.
David’s Approach to Painting
As a painter I have grown to realize that the visual vocabulary lies somewhere between an organic and geometric depiction. These two fundamental aspects of visual communication, recognizable through symbols and iconic metaphors, help me to comprehend our world of opposites. The resulting subject gains meaning and promotes insight. This in turn helps to reveal our place in the universe and the nature of reality.
With my paintings, I document the act of conscious dreaming. The subconscious reality promotes instinctual tendencies that develop in a composition becoming physical and manifest in the painting. Through the painting process I reflect the social, cultural and earthly influences of my individual environment. It is how I see and interpret the world I am in.