Michael Moffett
Michael Moffett is an American Shock Artist[1] and realistic sculptor raised in New York City and Sarasota, Florida.[1] He has spent much of his career in Cocoa Beach, Florida.[2] He is known for his two-part, life-sized, Hyperrealism (visual arts) sculpture of a homeless veteran in a wheelchair looking at a second sculpture of a man in a tiny tank with a gun to his head titled the Portable War Memorial.[1] The piece deals with Post-traumatic stress disorder and veteran suicide.[1] Many of his bronze sculptures merge humans and machines[3][1]. His body casts of numerous human models are made with various materials, including resin and silicone.[1]
Education
In 1969, Moffett served as a Marine field operator along the Ho Chi Minh trail,[4] and those combat experiences tinged much of his work. Later he attended Ringling College of Art and Design[5] in Sarasota, Florida and Palomar College[1] in California, majoring in Fine Arts before working as a professional welder in his own studio for several years.[4]
Career and Style
Around 1979, Moffett started casting in Polyester resin, Epoxy, and silicone rubber. His hyper-realistic work could be compared to Duane Hanson and John De Andrea. Many of his paintings feature strong social commentary, including satirical advertising slogans.
He also formerly taught sculpture at the Maitland Art Center, Maitland, Florida, from 2018-2022.
Controversy
After being commissioned to create a bronze drinking fountain for the Cocoa, Florida, and the local art community, Moffett created the sculpture titled Fountainhead. [1]The drinking fountain included giant feet and breasts, with a water spout featuring vampire-fang, tipped lips[1]. Upon its unveiling, the mayor of Cocoa quickly decommissioned [6]and banned the piece from the city. It is currently on tour.[7]
Exhibitions & Awards
Clio Anti-Art Fair in Manhattan, NY [8](2019)
A Soldier’s Home Show at Art & History Museums - Maitland Art Center, Maitland, FL (2018) [9]
Orange, Fresh Squeezed Florida Artist in the Big Apple, The Bishop Gallery, Brooklyn, NY (2017)[4]
Best in Show, Fountainhead, Orlando Museum of Art (2013)[4]
Best in Sculpture at Disney Festival of Masters, the Altar (1979)[10]
Best in Show, No. 1[2], The Sarasota Art Association[11], now Art Center Sarasota, (1970)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Cox, Billy (9 November 2017). "Sculpture Shock". Herald Tribune. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Benbow, Charles (25 December 1970). "12- Year-Olds art Most Original". Tampa Bay Times. p. 75. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ↑ Gabriel, Joan (19 September 1982). "BCC's new gallery hosts show of contrasts". Florida Today. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Sonnerberg, Maria (5 Oct 2017). "Moffett's art depicts pain, repercussions of Vietnam War". Viera Voice. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help) - ↑ Pirani, Jennifer (10 January 2017). "Artist Spotlight: Michael Moffett". Artborne Magazine. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Village seeks a fountain". Florida Today. 24 November 1980. pp. 1D.
- ↑ Cox, Billy (26 May 1981). "Fountainhead Controversial sculpture finds a home". Florida Today. pp. 1D. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ↑ "Clio Art Fair". Sam Heydt. 2 July 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Soldier's Home: Veterans' Art in Central Florida". Art and History Museum. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Clark, Amy (22 Oct 1980). "11 Brevard artist make 'Masters'". Florida Today. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help) - ↑ Benbow, Charles (25 December 1970). ""12-Year-Old's Art Most Original"". Tampa Bay Times. pp. 8D. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
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