Welcome to Emporio Moffa
Emporio Moffa features the premium art and design of Michael Moffa. The collections offered include thematic series of acrylic paintings, mixed-media works and collage.
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Artist's Statement
I consider myself more of a constructor of visual images than a painter because of the conceptual nature and non-traditional depiction methods employed in the creation of my work.
I'm inspired by art movements such as fauvism, surrealism, abstract expressionism and pop art as well as early 20th century advertising illustration and photographic imaging. Architectural, Fashion and Design concepts are integral to my creative process.
My approach to image-making uses graphic design and collage composition as well as painterly washes and brush strokes in an accumulative process more akin to architecture than traditional painting.
My mixed-media work is often media reflexive and postmodern. The combination of color, paper, printed mater and photographic images are often combined to present and re-communicate visual samples in new ways.
My purely abstract works involve contrasting and or complimentary colors, line, form, massing, painterly washes and detailing. The overall effects connotative of mood, motion or illusory depth.
Educational Background
Continually learning and exploring the world around me, I have studied numerous disciplines and continue to add skills to my life's experience.
Community College of Philadelphia
1993 - 1995
Photography
University of Missouri
1995-1998
Art History, Textiles and Apparel Management
Thank You
Thanks for taking the time to read my blog, look at my art work, and take an interest!