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Steven Carlyle Moore

Someone Standing on an Extremely Large Tongue, 2022

Steven Carlyle Moore is a Minneapolis-based visual artist with a studio in the Solar Arts Building in Northeast Minneapolis. He attended the University of Minnesota BFA program for Studio Arts as well as the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and the Minneapolis College of Art & Design.

Artist and jurist Aya Kawaguchi wrote of Moore’s work:

“Steven Carlyle Moore defines himself as an expressionist. He explores his inner landscape of emotions and experiences and tries to capture the fleeting moments surrounding him. With striking narrative images constructed of bold brushstrokes, choices of color, and compositions, one might feel estranged or unstable. German expressionism arose from the social uncertainties caused by social inequality, violence, and the pandemic of the early 20th Century, which, in many ways, parallels contemporary society. In this way, Moore’s choice seems appropriate and relevant. Diverse elements embedded in his unique visual landscape give viewers space and time to ponder their introspection, inviting them to face their insecurities and fears deep within their psyche. Moore’s paintings are an aggressive critique of our society.”

Artist Aya Kawaguchi, jurist for the Duluth Art Institute’s 64^th Arrowhead Regional Biennial

Moore is the recipient of third place at the Duluth Art Institute’s 64^th Arrowhead Regional Biennial, the recipient of the Purchase Prize at at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, the recipient of the University of Minnesota Carter Prize for Painting, the recipient of the Quirty Prize for Painting, and the recipient of the Berman Award for Fine Art, among others.

He has been a part of several solo and group shows. His work has recently been included in the Duluth Art Institute’s 64^th Arrowhead Regional Biennial, the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District group show “Chroma” at the MSP International Airport; AZ Gallery group shows, “Alchemy II,” “Defying Sameness,” and “Home: A Locality of Reference;” and the Show Gallery group shows “Connection” and “Immersion” at the Bakken Museum in Minneapolis. He has been a guest artist at Steadfast Studios, and participated in many solo and group shows at Art Connection Gallery, Argyle Zebra Gallery, Altered Aesthetics, Art to Change the World, the Duluth Art Institute, the Fox Egg Gallery, the Katherine E. Nash Gallery, the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Show, Redwing Arts Center, Outsiders and Others Gallery, Creative Electric Studios, the Solar Arts Building, and others.