Moser
Describing himself as being in a “mad state of creation,” Moser is a multimedia artist from Poland whose surreal, imaginative works often incorporate a beautiful array of colors and linework. Even within what appears to be chaos on the canvas, there is a strong sense of balance and organization at the end, where it feels like every element of the art fits in place.
“In the process of my drawings, I sometimes start out with the details first, and then make connections. I don’t make a sketch and end up only choosing one element from it. I find the connection and make it work… You need to somehow connect it because if you don’t, people won’t be able to resonate with the art. It would just be the noise or chaos. You need a little bit of organization.”
AUTOMATIC DRAWING
Moser’s ability to find ways to bridge the different details of his pieces usually begins with automatic drawing, a method of drawing where the hand continues moving and making marks on the canvas. Part of his free-flowing approach also comes from a desire to grow and improve. In recent months, he has been learning the human face and form, which he expressed was an important aspect of his work that he wishes to better understand.
“In order to do that, and to improve my skill, I need to draw constantly and solve problems constantly. All my drawings are the practice, but as the artist, you decide when it’s a sketch or a whole art piece. I don’t stop on the sketches; I just create art with my practice.”
While his works are primarily on a flat surface, there is a sense of dimension as he builds up depth through the use of color and varying line weights. In Moser’s words, “When I draw, I am also sculpting on the surface of the paper. I see the lines as if they show themselves to me, so I know exactly where to put the next line.”
COLOR DESIGN
Along with using variations in line weight to create contrast, another immediately noticeable characteristic of Moser’s artwork is his application of vibrant colors. He tends to start with colors that he likes, but generally, his process for choosing the colors is heavily influenced by nature: “I heard some years ago that the best color palette you can choose is the natural color palette.” He then goes on to describe how he pulls violet and blue from the sky, greens from flora and fauna, and a variety of colors from bugs, additionally referencing black and yellow as symbols of poison. Ultimately though, the pieces seem to speak for themselves, with or without titles. Each one invokes some feeling or emotion, completely guided by Moser’s mark-making and color choices.
“I like [surrealism] because you can assume what it is, but I won’t give you what it actually is. When I name my pieces, it’s the first thing that comes to my mind when I see it. You can scrape off the title and think about the art.” — Moser
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