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Writer's picture: Pepe MoscosoPepe Moscoso

A symbiotic relationship between nature and human existence.



●    Why art? Art is a universal language. I think of times I walk into an artist's space and how for just a moment, I get a glimpse of what they may be inspired by, or what they may be questioning and searching for, or how we move around each other's lives trying to relate to one another through art.


●    What kind of artwork do you do? Realism, with a mix of nature and whimsically playful themes.


●     How has being an immigrant influenced your art? I am not an immigrant, however, I do come from a family of immigrants. Some of the stories I grew up with were funny, and resilient. Having a passion to grow, and explore new avenues in life are not easy, but people make it work through whatever hardships they endure. I often think of my art as something that I want to reveal to others in a way that can be relatable. Those stories and hardships can be turned into something beautiful that can hopefully inspire onlookers.


●    What does your work aim to say? It says we are human, connected through more than what we see, it begs us to live in a way where nature and human existence have a symbiotic relationship.


●    What motivates and inspires you? Listening to people’s struggles, learned moments, familiar upbringing, vulnerability, spending time outdoors, learning the land, and cultivating what is available naturally motivates me to bring each space together artistically to coexist.


●    What process do you go through mentally when you are creating a piece? Sometimes the process is lonely. I hear my thoughts louder than anything else around me, and I have to meditate to bring them back down to the ground where I am. Part of the process is processing what inspired the work to begin with. It gives me a good reason to ask different people what they experience so that I may apply those ideas and concepts to my work.


●    What role does the artist have in society? Not only do I think we play a part in connecting and inspiring ourselves through others, but we commit to unmasking parts of our societal health.


●    How do you navigate the art world? There’s so much to consider, and so many new mediums artists are using. Researching, and studying techniques others use is a good way to learn about the art world around me. Participating in art communities, creating connections, and even creating in the presence of others can be rejuvenating for new art.


●    How has your practice changed over time? I have a full-time job but I draw/paint just about every day. It has been one of my biggest commitments in life and my ideas, studies, and techniques applied have all changed. I’ve been more attuned to the details. I also learn how to use other mediums even if those aren’t my main focus.


●    What is the biggest challenge of being an artist? One of the biggest challenges is keeping up with our ever-changing environment. How do we connect our feelings and thoughts with others when everything changes so quickly nowadays? How do I keep learning new things when as soon as I get good at something the dynamic around it is changing?


●    What themes do you pursue? I pursue emotionally motivated themes that tie the natural world to them.


●    What is your dream project? A mural would be very neat!


●    What superpower would you have and why? Teleportation would be fun.


●    What is the biggest mistake you have made within your career to this point? “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Comparing myself to others and feeling like what I create won’t measure up has been one of my biggest mistakes. We all have an artist in us, and like language, it can be uniquely ours.


●    How have other artists or art genres influenced your sense of aesthetics? As a kid I loved Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, their art made me study the human figure in ways that I couldn’t have imagined on my own, but it also created a fun and playful universe in which imagination could be let loose and questioned. As I've gotten older, I’ve admired artists like Josh Keyes and Lisa Ericson who depict natural themes with a human relation to them.  I find other artists who inspire me and push me to the next level of artist I can be, their knowledge helps me understand and question the work that I create so that it may have a bigger impact on the viewer. There exists a large platform of artists that inspire what I do today, including and not so well known local artists.


●    How do you know when a work is finished? They have a life of their own, the canvas speaks to me, and like a person with a story to tell, I’ll often sit with it and just listen to it… sometimes I see something and work on it, sometimes, I realize I’ve put all I can into it, and the story is told.



 

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