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Rich Moyers

Born: 1948

Hometown: Canonsburg, PA

Based in: Peoria, Arizona

Rich Moyers is an American interdisciplinary artist currently based in Peoria, Arizona. After studying at various art institutions including the Art Institute of Chicago - Painting, and the University of California, Los Angeles - Major: Studio Arts, Moyers pursued a fine art career, creating principally Modernist / Minimalist Abstract Paintings and 3 Dimensional Constructions.

"Distillations of line, mass, and chromatic luminosity, fill my dynamically infused multi-layered paintings" - Juried Signature Member - I.S.A.P. (International Society of Acrylic Painters)

Moyers' artworks are created in both 2 Dimensional Paintings and 3 Dimensional Relief Constructions. His art is an extensive investigation of space, structure and harmonic balance; while still maintaining a level of active spontaneity within each work. The combination of precise lines and vibrant chromatic illuminations with bold modern minimalist influences are of primary importance.

Uncovering the Foundation of his Art

Moyers begins by seeking the essence of each new work through a process of “pre-visualisation”, wherein his ideas, perceptions and influences are constantly reworked and refined to achieve a symbiotic emotive resonance. This practiced combining of tactile physical stimulation and subconscious energies results in the shapes and patterns seen in Moyers’ works, while he aims to strike a holistic tone between dynamic color and proportional harmonies.

"For more than 35 years, I have been professionally striving to create evermore engaging works. Thoughtful stimulating content forms the basis of my initial explorations, which are brought to fruition by continually refining intuitive suggestions with decades of practiced technical abilities. I'm always striving for the ultimate union of dynamic color and balanced proportional harmonies, which will successfully resonate with the viewer."

Established American Artist

Rich Moyers has had numerous solo and group exhibitions widely across America in galleries including: The Mackenzie Gallery, Seattle, WA. Connor / Whyte Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, Elaine Horwitch Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ. Artur Runnier Contemporary, Chicago, Ill., Judy Ann Goldman Fine Art - Boston, MA, and the Benjamin Russell Gallery, New York, NY.

Rich Moyers contemporary paintings and constructions are held by many corporate and private collections worldwide.

 



Rich Moyers In The Studio

I work nearly every day in my studio, all works are done completely by my hand, with special attention to preparing a Quality Archival Surface "Ground" upon which the image will be created.

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More About Rich Moyers

Question IconWhat inspires you?

Spectral Color, Volums, Forms, Precision Lines, Tonalities of Shadows and Light

Question IconDescribe your creative process.

I begin by seeking the essence of each new work through a process of “pre-visualisation”, wherein random ideas, perceptions and influences are mentally refined to achieve a symbiotic emotive resonant image. This "minds-eye" combining of imagination and subconscious energies results in shapes and patterns which are first sketched in thumbnails, then larger scaled tonal drawings, aiming to strike a holistic tone between dynamic color and proportional harmonies of the primary elements within the picture plane. Then I extensively prepare the Ground over the substrate. Principle elements precisley drawn, Paints and mediums are applied until the Final Finish is Achieved.

Question IconWhat are 3 words that best describe your work?

Precision, Luminosity, Harmony

Question IconWho are some artists that have influenced your work?

Josef Albers, Tony DeLap, Elleworth Kelly, Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko, Tony Smith,

Question IconWhat is the most important tool when creating your work?

Straight Edge

Question IconWhat is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Be True to Your Art, Don't ever take "short-cuts" in preparation...... So that your Lines, Shapes, and Colors, can be felt as much as seen.

Question IconWhere do you go for inspiration?

Galleries, Museums, Nature, Read Autobiographical, Biograpical, and Historical Books about Artists and Art


Collections Featuring Rich Moyers

1 Collection

The Primary Colours Collection

The Primary Colours Collection

42 Artists, 55 Products

Last updated: June 7, 2021


Articles Featuring Rich Moyers

1 Article


Credentials

Education

University of California, Los Angeles - Studio Arts

United States of America, 1977

Santa Monica College

United States of America, 1975

Otis Parsons School of Design

United States of America, 1972

Art Institute of Chicago

United States of America, 1968

Awards

ArtSlant Showcase Competition First Prize- LA, CA - USA

2013

Exhibitions

Solo Exhibition - "Black E / White T" / ARTUR RUNNIER CONTEMPORARY (1993 -1999) - Chicago, IL

United States of America, 1998

Solo Exhibition - "Know Change" / SUZANNE BROWN GALLERY (1992 - 1996) - - Scottsdale, AZ

United States of America, 1995

Solo Exhibition - Rich Moyers "Iterational Disputes"ns" / ELAINE HORWITCH GALLERY - Scottsdale, Sedona, AZ,

United States of America, 1988

Solo Exhibition - Rich Moyers - "Surfaced" / MACKENZIE GALLERY (1985 -1987) Seattle, WA

United States of America, 1986

Solo Exhibition - Rich Moyers "New Visions" / CONNOR / WHYTE GALLERY (1983-1987 )

United States of America, 1983