Carl E. Moore was born 1965 in Canton, MS. he currently live and work in Memphis, Tennessee. He is a graduate of the Memphis College of Art where he received his BFA and MFA. He is the recipient of the Emmett O'Ryan Award for Artistic Inspiration the Tennessee Artist Fellowship award from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the 2022 International Pinnacle Award for the International Festival & Events Association, Gold for Best Commemorative Poster design, Memphis in May International Festival Salute to Ghana. He has exhibited in various galleries and museums in the Memphis area and around the country and his work can be found in several private and corporate collections. He has also curated and organized numerous exhibitions in small non-profit galleries, alternative and independent spaces, as well as judged local and national exhibitions.
Artist Statement
My work is about capturing scenes that take place in a social, public or environment space. I try to conceptualize cultural identities as it relates to everyday life by exploring ideas about racial and social stereotypes through theme, shape and color. I try to develop images that are part of ongoing conversations about the human experience, this creates an emotional connection by either dramatizing or romanticizing a situation.
I sometimes use media-based themes to reference how we participate and interact to welcome or unwelcome narratives, this becomes an important part in how my work develops. Color sets the structural environment by enhancing the action and mood of the characters in the artwork. This creates a dialogue within the context of the work and lets the viewer develop the story. For me art is a form of visual communication that expresses personal and public concepts, ideas, and issues. I try to structure my work with an outline of simplicity and depth. I focus heavily on drawing and composition as a way to create a formal visual conversation.
Everything is Art.
