SANTA MONICA - DCA Fine Art is pleased to announce Dreamscapes, a solo exhibition featuring the work of Irish artist John Moore. Dreamscapes debuts at DCA on June 28, 2008 and continues through August 1, 2008. The opening reception will occur on Saturday, June 28 from 6-9pm. Gallery exhibition hours are by appointment.

Everyone carries a map of the world around with them. That map consists of experiences, emotions and understanding of the external world, synthesized in the dreams of the individual. In his new DCA exhibit, Dreamscapes, Irish artist John Moore examines this landscape, the human landscape. “I am fascinated by the workings of the inner self and the vast landscapes that we carry around inside ourselves,” says Moore.


John Moore, Linda Dreaming, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 12 inches

In Dreamscapes, Moore juxtaposes abstract images with figurative dreamers, thereby illuminating the ongoing tug of war between the the external world and the internal or dream world. Says Moore, “The mind is tidal, having storms and squalls that can cause internal and external dimensions to ebb and flow into each other.” Moore employs a variety of media to explore this intriguing interplay of dimensions, including oil paint, acrylics, and graphite.

Based in Dublin’s legendry Temple Bar district, Moore is a reflection of the phenomenal Irish arts scene that has flowered over the last decade. “Epic vistas, passionate politics, and a poignant sense of beauty are hallmarks of the Celtic cultural and geographic landscape,” says Dreamscapes curator and DCA Fine Art proprietor, Delia Cabal. “These attributes spiced with current events, the explosive “Celtic Tiger” economic growth, and the continued Irish integration with Europe has made for an explosive substrate of creativity.”


John Moore, Grainne Dreaming, graphite on paper, 43 x 30 inches

“John Moore’s work is a brilliant example of the maturity of the art coming from Ireland,” says Cabral. “As the planet continues to shrink, Irish artists, more than ever, exist in two worlds – the streets and heritage of their native country as well as the global community. By combining complete mastery of craft with compelling, universal themes, Moore demonstrates in sublime fashion how contemporary Irish artists are standing up to modernity, both from an inner and outer perspective,” she concludes.

During his odyssey, Moore discovered a kindred spirit in Japanese author Haruki Murakami, finding inspiration in the novel Hardboiled Wonderland. By crystallizing his thinking, it spurred him to complete the Dreamscape series.

Dreamscapes’ inner world is depicted with a sensual fluidity that often explodes off the canvas with unexpected color and composition. While the internal dreamscape is chaotic and textured, Moore’s outer dreaming heads appear at rest, exuding a dignified and imminent beauty. The dreamers are posed with eyes closed in blissful contemplation and range from the the semi-portrait to the highly abstracted.


John Moore, Bud, graphite on paper, 43 x 30 inches

While dark, the graphite drawings manage to also sparkle and glisten. Moore burnishes the material to a pewter shine and augments it with heavily textured sections; the effect is nothing short of breathtaking. His oil paintings are also highly textured. They appear to be eroded and worn, and the color and markings serve to create a fertile space where the dream can float and breathe. The smaller acrylic paintings are semi-portraits that examine the relationship between the dream and the dreamer. Together, the body of work produces a unique gateway to the multi-faceted places of the inner world.

Moore is deservedly acclaimed in his native country. His paintings and drawings are much sought after there and on the continent. While shown extensively throughout Europe, Dreamscapes at DCA marks his first solo exhibition in the states.

 

SANTA MONICA - DCA Fine Art is pleased to announce Dreamscapes, a solo exhibition featuring the work of Irish artist John Moore. Dreamscapes debuts at DCA on June 28, 2008 and continues through August 1, 2008. The opening reception will occur on Saturday, June 28 from 6-9pm. Gallery exhibition hours are by appointment.

Everyone carries a map of the world around with them. That map consists of experiences, emotions and understanding of the external world, synthesized in the dreams of the individual. In his new DCA exhibit, Dreamscapes, Irish artist John Moore examines this landscape, the human landscape. “I am fascinated by the workings of the inner self and the vast landscapes that we carry around inside ourselves,” says Moore.


John Moore, Linda Dreaming, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 12 inches

In Dreamscapes, Moore juxtaposes abstract images with figurative dreamers, thereby illuminating the ongoing tug of war between the the external world and the internal or dream world. Says Moore, “The mind is tidal, having storms and squalls that can cause internal and external dimensions to ebb and flow into each other.” Moore employs a variety of media to explore this intriguing interplay of dimensions, including oil paint, acrylics, and graphite.

Based in Dublin’s legendry Temple Bar district, Moore is a reflection of the phenomenal Irish arts scene that has flowered over the last decade. “Epic vistas, passionate politics, and a poignant sense of beauty are hallmarks of the Celtic cultural and geographic landscape,” says Dreamscapes curator and DCA Fine Art proprietor, Delia Cabal. “These attributes spiced with current events, the explosive “Celtic Tiger” economic growth, and the continued Irish integration with Europe has made for an explosive substrate of creativity.”


John Moore, Grainne Dreaming, graphite on paper, 43 x 30 inches

“John Moore’s work is a brilliant example of the maturity of the art coming from Ireland,” says Cabral. “As the planet continues to shrink, Irish artists, more than ever, exist in two worlds – the streets and heritage of their native country as well as the global community. By combining complete mastery of craft with compelling, universal themes, Moore demonstrates in sublime fashion how contemporary Irish artists are standing up to modernity, both from an inner and outer perspective,” she concludes.

During his odyssey, Moore discovered a kindred spirit in Japanese author Haruki Murakami, finding inspiration in the novel Hardboiled Wonderland. By crystallizing his thinking, it spurred him to complete the Dreamscape series.

Dreamscapes’ inner world is depicted with a sensual fluidity that often explodes off the canvas with unexpected color and composition. While the internal dreamscape is chaotic and textured, Moore’s outer dreaming heads appear at rest, exuding a dignified and imminent beauty. The dreamers are posed with eyes closed in blissful contemplation and range from the the semi-portrait to the highly abstracted.


John Moore, Bud, graphite on paper, 43 x 30 inches

While dark, the graphite drawings manage to also sparkle and glisten. Moore burnishes the material to a pewter shine and augments it with heavily textured sections; the effect is nothing short of breathtaking. His oil paintings are also highly textured. They appear to be eroded and worn, and the color and markings serve to create a fertile space where the dream can float and breathe. The smaller acrylic paintings are semi-portraits that examine the relationship between the dream and the dreamer. Together, the body of work produces a unique gateway to the multi-faceted places of the inner world.

Moore is deservedly acclaimed in his native country. His paintings and drawings are much sought after there and on the continent. While shown extensively throughout Europe, Dreamscapes at DCA marks his first solo exhibition in the states.