Mario Moore's Revolutionary Times Exhibit
Mario Moore's Revolutionary Times Exhibit Mario Moore, 2023, Original photo from PRESS — MARIO MOORE (mariomoorestudio.com) While on a trip to Grand Rapids, I visited the Grand Rapids Art Museum and saw an amazing exhibit by the Michigan artist Mario Moore, titled Revolutionary Times. The exhibition displayed three series of works by Moore, including large-scale portraits, drawings, and a short film. Before going on my trip, I was researching what was on display at the GRAM when I saw his portraits. I was in awe of their realism and vibrant color, which made me look into his art some more. After reading about what his exhibition was about, I knew I had to go see them in person on my trip. The experience ended up being very inspiring to me both creatively and personally. Honor: Harriet Tubman (Danielle) 2021, Oil on Panel, 12 x 9 inches Honor: Enoch Long (Demond) 2021, Oil on Panel, 12 x 9 inches Even though the large-scale painti...