Bio
Kristin Moore holds an MFA from Otis College of Art & Design in Los Angeles and a BA in Art from St. Edward's University in Austin. Kristin's paintings can be found in collections across the globe. Solo exhibitions include Ferrara Showman Gallery in New Orleans, St. Edward's University in Austin, and Bolsky Gallery in Los Angeles. Select group exhibitions include Good Mother Gallery in Los Angeles, Woaw Gallery in Singapore, and Dimmitt Contemporary in Houston. Kristin currently lives and works in Dallas, TX.
Artist Statement
My work explores architectural landscapes through an atmospheric and cinematic lens. Through painting, I create interpretive renderings of recognizable locations that reflect on the human experience. My work oscillates between representing a physical setting and the idealized memory of a place.
I look to film as an inspiration for my work, admiring the framing, color, and atmosphere which all convey a visceral experience for the viewer. I find inspiration in the cinematography of Sofia Coppola and Wes Anderson. I am influenced by the work of Ed Ruscha, Edward Hopper, and Gerhard Richter among many others. Travel is also a resource for my work. I find inspiration for my paintings in many plane rides, road trips, and hikes up to overlooks. My continued collection of archived photographs is used as the blueprint for my creative process. As I work, I refer back to the photographs as a guideline but then allow the painting to go on its journey. Throughout the painting process, I’m omitting, editing, and rendering, resulting in the work becoming a veiled version of the original inspiration source.
The expansive skies in my work invite viewers to mentally place themselves within the setting of the painting. The familiar symbols that I reference, such as signage commonly seen along a highway, often spark nostalgia and memories of the viewer’s familiarity with a location. My landscape paintings expand on this by setting an idealized scene sparking a personal sense of connection and familiarity. Devoid of human activity within their compositions, my paintings allow space for the viewer to engage in a moment of personal reflection and solitude.