Pauline Moore artscenetoday featured artist

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1st PLACE WINNER

Women and Children First Competition

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pauline moore

brooklyn,ny/USA

HARD TRUTHS AND HOOPS OF FIRE

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www.acrobatinpink.com

livelight@msn.com

artist statement

I found a way to express how it feels to be a mother in precarious situations, which I know a lot about. The work which won first place, Hoops of Fire, was difficult for me, I thought of not doing it, of backing out, of not showing it, because it might offend someone, but then I decided that all my work meant nothing without that image. I was therefore very happy when it won first place.

bio

I am a moonlight artist. I work as a legal secretary, am a single working mother (now my daughter is in college). I draw because I have to, it is both my passion and my refuge. I am 61 years old and just getting started in my second life. I was trained as a photographer at Hull House in Chicago, Illinois, but otherwise have no artistic training, just a great, great interest.

ArtSceneToday Q&A

Q: Where do you see yourself in the art scene today?

A: I'm a beginner and having a lot of fun.

Q: What is in your inspiration?

A: I am a working class person, first, last and always, that is my identity, and I know a lot of the history of my class, which inspires me to the depths of my soul. I am a woman, a mother. I am inspired by people like me who are so much more talented and competent, people like Bruce Springsteen, Patty Griffin, and by my child and all children like her. I am inspired by people who never give up.

Q: What are your challenges?

A: I have a hard time making commitments, but once I do, I'm there.

Q: How did you/do you choose your medium?

A: It chose me. I did not have space or money for canvas and oils, when I tried to paint, I feared my infant child would be poisoned by the materials. When computer graphics came along, this gave me a place to create in my small New York apartment.

Q: Which artist has influenced you the most?

A: Diego Rivera.