Rory D.L. Moorer brings the phantasmagoria of public spectacles from far and wide to the painterly canvas. Rory's paintings can be viewed as if they were studies for murals, works clearly imagined for public spaces and meant to attract a broad and diverse viewership. His subjects range from the Spanish Boulevard of the Bulls to the all-American Sox vs. Stripes St. Jeter. He credits scholastic art programs with initially sparking his interest in art and hopes to give back to the community by conjuring approachable and populist images. When asked how his background contributes to his work as an artist, Rory says he "looks at situations and environments that [he] hadn't actually experienced through an outsiders approach," and this in turn allows him to have a fresh perspective.
Adding an illustrator's talent for humor and a vibrant panache for graphic style, Rory D.L. Moorer paints paintings that transform the gallery experience into something as engaging as "a day at the ballpark."
When I was in college, I had no interest in painting at all. I wanted to be a comic book illustrator and I got an illustrating job. But, later, I shattered my drawing hand. I ended up grabbing a paintbrush and using it wedged into my hardcast. At that very moment I learned to be patient and I have loved painting ever since. It has become an extension of myself - to know my art is to know me and my perspective on many things.
I feel the connection between myself and the viewer is very important, I want someone looking at my work to stop for a minute, connect with it, feel something, anything. I also give a lot of time to helping community projects. I benefited from scholastic art programs in my youth and they helped me become who I am today. I want to give back and retain the connection with the community.
