b. Robert Moore (b.1983-) Des Moines, Iowa | Lakewood, California.

Multidisciplinary self-taught artist started painting in 2018-19 to counter drug addiction and alcoholism. As a tool to counter mental health issues and life trauma, Moore paints figurative works amongst other contemporary works that all are inner connected through Moore’s identity and experience as a Black man in America. Growing up in Iowa, a predominantly White-conservative state has inspired Moore to uplift narratives and images of people from his community and abroad who identify through similar life identity and experiences. Storytelling is the backbone of Moore’s work, as the composition of the visual only aides the hours of research and layered symbolism throughout each individual work.

Using found and upcycled materials that have a story in their own and connection to the work prior to composition, more deconstructs his work in materials and rebuilds the work to compose a cohesive story rooted in Black American experiences and the history of African diaspora and African roots. His focus is to connect the Black experiences intercontinentally.

Moore has crafted a stable independent art practice with notable achievements in a short period of time throughout domestic (US) and abroad (Internationally) art markets both in private & public collections; most are detailed below.

Moore’s work can be found internationally from green collections to established recognized private collections. Robert continues to develop the mastery of his craft without restriction of rules or style, or brand. He is constantly evolving as a very early career emerging artist who already can be found in
public and private collections internationally.

Notable Collections: Butts Family Collection, Selden Collection, Joy Simmons Collection, The Wright Collection, The Glassner Collection, D-Nice, Taye Diggs, Gayle King, Taraji Henson, Edward Little Collection, Ingrid Best, and many more……

2023

OUT THE MUD: A BLACK AMERICAN RITE OF PASSAGE DEBUT SOLO EXHIBITION

THINKSPACE, LOS ANGELES
Featured in L.A. Times, over 23 original paintings, sculpture and conceptual works carefully composed and curated to activate the entire gallery space. Interactive and performance elements graced the opening night for the hundreds of attendees. The show was open from March 4th, 2023 – March 24, 2023. All works were sold/placed with some works reserved marked NFS as those are held for museum and public showings. One of the works was acquired by the Museum of History and Art Lancaster. The first museum acquisition to date from b. Robert Moore and will remain part of their permanent collection. Also seen in: Ebony.

SOTHEBY’S UNITED STATES MARKETS

NEW YORK
One work privately submitted from primary market collector. Lot estimated $2,000 USD. Auction Lot Realized (actual) $8,000USD.

F*CK CANCER (GROUP EXHIBITION)

THINKSPACE, LOS ANGELES 
Selected artists included in a benefiting group exhibition with partial proceeds going to fight cancer. All works sold.

ARTBALL BENEFIT AUCTION (ARTSY)

CIERRA BRITTON GALLERY, NEW YORK 
Various artists included in the annual ArtBall auction. One (1) work was submitted in the auction and realized a positive return. Lot reserve met with surplus. 100% proceeds donated to the benefiting non-profit organization, AmrefUSA.

SOTHEBY'S ASIAN MARKETS

HONG KONG, CHINA
One work privately submitted from primary market collector. Lot estimated 16,000-24,000 HKD. Auction Lot Realized (actual) 50,400 HKD.

F*CK CANCER (GROUP EXHIBITION)

THINKSPACE, LOS ANGELES 
Selected artists included in a benefiting group exhibition with partial proceeds going to fight cancer. All works sold.

ARTBALL BENEFIT AUCTION (ARTSY)

CIERRA BRITTON GALLERY, NEW YORK 
Various artists included in the annual ArtBall auction benefiting AmrefUSA. (1) One work was submitted in the auction and realized a positive return. Lot reserve met with surplus. 100% proceeds donated to the benefiting non-profit organization, AmrefUSA.

OPERATION VARSITY BLUES GROUP EXHIBITION 

ALLOUCHE GALLERY, NEW YORK
Group exhibition curated with an focus on the ongoing University College Admissions Scandal. (Both works sold in the show). 

MASTERPIECE II (GROUP EXHIBITION)

BAND OF VICES, LOS ANGELES
Group exhibition curated with a focus on African Diaspora. All works sold. 

ART BASEL MIAMI (SCOPE)

CLARK PRIFITIS ART ADVISORY, MIAMI 
A total of four works within a group exhibit booth. Works were focused on contemporary narratives around reimagined pop iconic cartoons. All four works sold and a couple were placed in Asia. 

UNKNWN (ART WEEK MIAMI) 

COLLABORATION + PUBLIC MURAL 
THE ARTE HAUS + UNKNWN, MIAMI 
Public art mural within the retail facility of UNKNWN in the Wynwood art district. In conjunction with the public mural, the same collaborative artwork was used for a limited merchandise drop which sold out in hours first day. // cc: The Arte Haus, UNKNWN, DIsrptPR 

SOHO HOUSE CHICAGO

PUBLIC MURAL, CHICAGO 
Public art mural on the exterior facility of the SOHO Chicago House. Collaborative arts program to promote public art with an emphasis on artwork created by underrepresented and/or local artists. 
//cc: The Arte Haus 

KITH X BHM 

NEW YORK, PARIS, TOKYO, LOS ANGELES
BHM (Black History Month) collaboration with worldwide clothier “KITH”
Merchandise sold out first day. 

PUBLIC PROTEST (NATIONAL PRESS)

RURAL AMERICA 
Harvesting for Humanity (Projection Protect Project. Projecting images of past, present and future Black Americans. Some notable figures like Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Aubrey, George Floyd and even local Black children from the local community of Des Moines, IA. 

As Seen in:
DSM Magazine 2020
NewsBreak 2020
My Rural America 2020

PUBLIC MURAL
(RECIPROCAL OF HUMANITY)

IOWA CITY, IOWA
75ft. + mural on the northside of downtown Iowa City, IA. Approx 3 blocks from the University of Iowa Campus towers the largest/tallest mural in Iowa City. The image is of two East African women. This pays homage to the immigrant population in Iowa City of Ethiopian and Sudanese citizens. To amplify and uplift the image of Black Women. This mural is intentionally placed facing the north side of the city, as a beacon, a leader or a “north star”. Created with Fort Dodge muralist, Dana Harrison. 

As Seen In:
Daily Iowan 2020
Little Village 2020

PUBLIC MURAL
(UPLIFT BLACK GIRLS) 

DES MOINES, IOWA 
Public mural reimaging classic iconic cartoon/comic, Peanuts. Using the Peanuts comic as reference and reimagining the cast to represent a diverse group. The mural includes a pink Snoopy and continues to support the narrative of uplifting and creating images of underrepresented imagery. 

50 years / 50 faces of Oakridge Community 2020

Projecting Pride - One Iowa - LGBTQ Public Projection 2020