Jackie Moses

Artist Statement
Jackie Moses
Skokie, IL

Art is my mode of expression, the way I communicate my ideas and feelings to others. I am very conscious of my surroundings and know that each person experiences similar situations differently. I believe that anger and/or avoidance are often the way many try to deal with problematic situations. For society to evolve, we need a more honest approach. Calamities must be dealt with in a straightforward manner if improvement and healing are to take place.

My paintings are an expression of my ideas regarding problems that concern me. Guns emerging from the terrain as cacti, or rock formations, are used to transform a tranquil landscape into one riddled with threatening debris, and this raises questions concerning the legacies that we are leaving for posterity.

More recent paintings deal with integration and transitions. Landscapes are often altered and painted in bright colors. The intent is to give the observer a view of possible underlying problems, but with the hope of expressing optimism and the need to adapt to the changes occurring worldwide.