Jack Moore

Jack Moore finds purpose and completeness in painting, a pursuit that allows him to delve into surreal landscapes and characters. His art is deeply influenced by his vivid dreams, serving as a canvas to express the full spectrum of human experiences, often within an urban context reflective of his daily life in New York City.

With a meticulous approach to color selection rooted in traditional and learned color theory, Jack imbues his paintings with specific emotions. He combines these carefully chosen colors with time-honored compositional traits to craft his unique works.

Jack sees his art as a catalyst for conversation, bridging connections with others and making the world feel more interconnected. Looking ahead, he aims to expand his network and create new opportunities not just for himself but also for fellow artists.

Collect Bean: What does growth mean to you? 

Jack Moore: To me, growth means stepping out of your comfort zone. Making art in itself was and still is deviating from everything I was conditioned to be and do. Making paintings was the first exercise in my life that felt completely organic and brought me solace. Growth, in art, is experimenting and tapping into a youthful way of play that is opposite to the way popular culture steers you to behave. 

Collect Bean: What is the kindest thing someone can tell you about your work?

Jack Moore: That it brought them comfort. 

Collect Bean: Where are you currently finding inspiration?

Jack Moore: To be completely honest, I find inspiration in survival. 

Collect Bean: If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?

Jack Moore: I would tell myself to relinquish control to the universe, remain grateful and trust the process. 

Collect Bean: Do you have a saying that you live by?

Jack Moore: I try my best to move through the universe with love in mind, thus, practicing empathy and kindness even when it's hard. I understand the trials and tribulations of being human, so I do everything in my power to not make anyone's day harder. I'm only human and far from perfect. I had to first forgive myself in order to forgive others and harness this kindness. I try my best to not take weird or bad interactions personally. Which took me a long time. I'm very sensitive, but you never know what people are going through. So, in a very long winded way, it all boils down to the golden rule, "treat others as you would like to be treated." 

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