At the end of May, we’ll be rotating to our next Artist in Residence, Ben Moser.
Benjamin Moser is an American born abstract artist known for his large format emotive and mood driven paintings.
Stylistically, the artwork tends to be categorized into two groups. The first, landscape paintings comprised of singular, tactile strokes and heavy, minimal arrangements. And second, paintings that will define a space, instinctive linear symbols and architecture. Moments of chaos and confinement in this style are absorbed by using contrasting layers. His practice involves weaving together artistic and musical references, blurring the lines between chaos and structure. The larger format allows a landscape for embodying the viewer at human scale; redefining gravity and splitting the reality between real and emotional realms.
“This theme directly coexists in my brain. Life is full of love, depression, anxiety, joy, and grief, something every human on this earth will experience. I try to capture such discord into a focal point. I curate chaos and search for where randomness finds focus.”
Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Ben graduated from Towson University with a BFA in furniture design. Currently based in Bend, OR, Ben continues to explore the interplay between abstraction, objects, and interior spatial creation; delving into the realms of identity, reality, and perception through his minimal and volatile artworks.
Please join us for his solo exhibition on Friday, May 31st, 5-8 p.m. for an opening reception and to view his artwork. RSVP by May 27th to events@work-collective.com.
Learn more about the artist and view his work!