Artist’s Statement

Trained as a scientist and developing as an artist I have become particularly interested in investigating the influence of art and science on our way of understanding and experiencing the world.  Views of reality and the resulting ethical effects on the political and cultural landscapes are at the center of my artistic exploration.  Stylistically, I am interested in the expressive portrayal of forms, which introduce a sense of movement, change and psychological intensity.  My objective is to communicate an idea that is gestured toward rather than over-determined in order to allow the viewer space to engage, speculate, react, and consider.  Ultimately, the intention is to involve the observer in a dialog that challenges established perceptions and categories of knowing.
Drawing on classical techniques as well as canonical artistic and literary subjects, I attempt to induce resonances between the traditional western aesthetic and currently pertinent ethical issues.  In the course of this pursuit I have discovered that the initial process of my underpainting results in the most dynamic, expressive and ‘connected’ image. One of the central goals in my painting technique and thus my artistic expression is to have this initial pass be integrated and not lost in the subsequent development of the painting. The traditional technique of multiple glazing (essentially transparent color films) allows the previous layers and their respective character to show through and still contribute to the appearance and feel of the final painting.  Final glazes are executed rapidly over texturized underpainting with the idea that energetic brushstrokes should be evident throughout the work.  With this approach I would hope to communicate an essence of passion to the composition.  In the end, my goal is to develop visual texts and artistic techniques that successfully engage with the important debates of out times.

 
    Robert Moses

Background and Biography

Robert Moses is a painter of images that have been described as ‘unsettling’, ‘amusing’, ‘strange’ and ‘powerful.’   His works have been displayed in numerous venues including one-man shows, galleries and juried shows.  Many of his paintings have garnered awards in juried exhibitions.  Respected art collectors have sought out and/or commissioned works to be included in their private collections.   In addition to his formal art education, he has also pursued academic studies in the sciences receiving an M.S. degree in Astronomy and B.S. in Microbiology from San Diego State University.  This background of unusually varied depth brings a unique voice into the art world  

                                                     
Exhibitions and Publications (sample)

NEW ARTWORK added to the ongoing display at The Leigh Gallery Chicago 2009
Paintings on display at the San Diego Art Institute; June 2009

The Leigh Gallery 3306 N Halsted, Chicago, IL  :  a collection of paintings are on display at this gallery

49th International Juried Show April 29th through June 10, 2007 at the San Diego Art Institute Gallery.  Juror: Norman Bryson, Phd, Prof Art History, UCSD

Solo show July 1st through July 26th 2006 at the East Lansing Public Art Gallery; Hannah Center East Lansing Michigan 

Solo show titled 'The Miracle of the Escape Artist'  December 2004 through January of  2005 at the San Diego Art Institute

Otherwise Gallery   Lansing, Michigan- several works exhibited in the Otherspace consignment gallery

Solo showing at Joseph Anthony Studio, Hillcrest San Diego, CA  Jan 30-March 3  2002

Selected as one of four artists exhibited at the Southwestern College Art Gallery.  “The Painting Show” October 11- November 1  2001.   Gallery Director: Pasha Turley   

45th International Juried Show  October 26- November 25  2001  San Diego Art Institute.  Juror: Dr. Bram Dijkstra,  UCSD

San Diego Regional Juried Exhibition  September 25- October 21 2001  SDAI  Juror: Debra Babylon

Regularly selected for display in the monthly Regional Juried Art Show of the San Diego Art Institute garnering numerous awards.

Selected for display at the Corporate Offices of Vaughn Woods-CFP

Selected for display in the 24th, 25th, 26th & 27th Annual Small Image Show: Spanish Village Art Center

Special Award/ Best of Show for 24th Small Image Show

Selected by Art Department Faculty for display in the Mesa College Art Gallery 1998,1999,2000.

Published in Mesa Visions , a national award winning Journal Publication of Art & Literature from San Diego Mesa College. (1999,2000,2001)

Education

Three years studio study with Artist/Professor Hiroshi Miyazaki, Art Department of Mesa College.

Art instruction in Painting, Composition, Life Drawing, Freehand Drawing, Art History and Critical Theory.  San Diego City College Art Department

Art instruction in Painting and Art History

Other Academic:
M.S. Astronomy
B.S. Microbiology
 

ROBIN EGG BLUE
A painting by Robert Moses
Currently displayed at The Leigh Gallery, Chicago

Article authored by Alexandra Donner

...Allegory and historical context aside, "Robin Egg Blue" is above all an extremely beautiful and unusually memorable painting. Long after viewing it, one remains captivated by its elusive message and intricate play of color on reflective surfaces. The pairing of familiar and wildly natural objects creates a dichotimy that captures the viewer‘s imagination; the piece sends a drastically different message to everyone that sees it... read more

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Review of Solo show at the East Lansing Public Art Gallery 2007

East Lansing painter makes magic with science and art

Written by Mary C. Cusack

Wednesday, 12 December 2007

The lines between art and science are often blurred, but never so skillfully blended as in the work of East Lansing painter Robert Moses. His ambiguously titled exhibit “Social And Cultural Expressionism” hangs at the East Lansing Public Art Gallery...more

 

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