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Brad Moore

Bel Air, MD United States

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Artist Statement

My work tends to be an exploration of opposing forces. A balancing act if will between such binary oppositions as push/pull of presence/absence as expressed by the deconstructivist writings of the French philosopher Jacques Derrida. My most recent exploration into these opposing forces is that of good/evil and the dilemmas that one can face in relation to these two opposing forces. These dilemmas can create a labyrinth of choices causing one to truly examine the window through which they are presently viewing the world. In the development of my work I have found inspiration in the work of a number of artists. Artists such as Ida Applebroog, David Salle and Jasper Johns for how they often compartmentalize the space of their work. Nancy Grossman with her bound erotic figures. I work primarily with the medium of printmaking. The form of printmaking I have the most affinity with is monotype/monoprint, the painterly printmaking. This form of printmaking lends itself very well to my form of expression. The manner in which I use this method of printmaking allows me to work in collage and to build layers of images; layering has become crucial part to my work. It also has opened up my work to incorporate elements of low relief as well as constructions that look to the work of Joseph Cornell. My work does speak to the saying the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Individually the part might be interesting vignettes but together they create a solid work of art.

Brad E. Moore
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354 Point to Point Rd.* Bel Air, MD 21015
Home Phone 410-569-0051 Email – monotype@aol.com

PERSONAL
Thirty plus years experience of promoting and fostering the education of children through the visual arts in the public schools. In those thirty years I have also brought my skills and knowledge to the university level as a graduate assistant and as an Assistant Professor of Art. At the university level I instructed students in a variety of foundation courses. During my career I have taught students that have come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. The desire to continually enhance my personal growth as an artist has always been important to me.

EDUCATION
Alumni Studio Night 1999 – Present
Maryland Institute College of Art – Baltimore, Maryland
Life Drawing Studio

Introduction to Digital Art January, 2009 - May, 2009
Harford County Public Schools - Bel Air, Maryland

Drawing Marathon June, 2006
New York Studio School - New York, New York

Classes in Painting and Computer Graphics January, 1999 – May, 2000
Maryland Institute College of Art – Baltimore, Maryland
(Cumulative GPA: 4.00/4.00)

MFA Studio Art – Major: Printmaking May, 1995
Maryland Institute College of Art – Baltimore, Maryland
(Cumulative GPA: 3.64/4.00)

Graduate Assistantship in Printmaking August – December 1985
University of Illinois – Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
(Cumulative GPA: 4.75/5.00)

MA in Art Education May, 1984
Rhode Island School of Design – Providence, Rhode Island
Extensive coursework in Drawing and Printmaking.
(Cumulative GPA: 3.55/4.00)

BS in Art Education May, 1977
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania – Edinboro, Pennsylvania
Coursework in Printmaking equivalent to a BFA
Coursework in Drawing and Communication Graphics equivalent to a minor
in those subjects.
(Cumulative GPA: 3.53/4.00)

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT
Art Educator – (Grades K –12) 1986 - 2012
Harford County Public Schools – Bel Air, Maryland
Instructing courses in drawing, painting, crafts, printmaking and general art.

Art Instructor – (Private Lessons) 2003 – 2004
Taylor Westoff – Abingdon, Maryland

Art Instructor – (Grades 1-6) 1987 –1989
Harford Community College – Bel Air, Maryland
Taught children in after school art program.

Teaching Assistant August, 1985 – December, 1985
University of Illinois – Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
Directed a drawing course for non-art majors, etching studio technician, and
assisted with an etching class.

Assistant Professor of Art 1984 – 1985
Kent State University – Ashtabula Campus, Ashtabula, Ohio
Taught courses in drawing, painting, design, printmaking and art survey.
This was a one-year sabbatical leave non-tenure position.
Instructor (Children’s Classes, Age 6-11) 1984 –1985

Ashtabula Arts Center – Ashtabula, Ohio
Art Educator (Grades 7 – 8) 1983 – 1984

Rowe Junior High School – Conneaut Area City Schools, Conneaut, Ohio
Also instructed Occupational Work Adjustment students in screenprinting.
This was a one-year sabbatical leave position.

Art Educator (Grades 1-6 & 10-12) 1978 – 1983
Buckeye Local School District – Ashtabula, Ohio
Duties included working with learning disabled students, severely behaviorally
handicapped and orthopedically handicapped. Staff was reduced (Reduction in
Force).

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Abingdon Elementary School - Abingdon, Maryland 2011 - 2012
Social Committee

Abingdon Elementary School - Abingdon, Maryland 2010 - 2011
Faculty Advisory Committee

Art Education Steering Committee 2006 - 2011
County committee to discuss matters directly related to the county art program.

Abingdon Elementary School – Abingdon, Maryland 2004 – 2009
Special Area Department Chair

College of Notre Dame March, 2009 - May, 2009
Supervising teacher for a student teacher.

Harford County Public Schools - August, 2007
In-service program for Art Educators new to Harford County Public Schools.

Harford County Public Schools - July, 2006
Curriculum development for the Elementary School program.

Abingdon Elementary School - Abingdon, Maryland 2001- 2004
Member of the School Improvement Team.

Abingdon Elementary School - Abingdon, Maryland 1998
Member of the Education Specification Committee for the new addition to Abingdon Elementary.

Harford County Public Schools - June, 1989
Curriculum development for the county’s Art Survey course.

ACTIVITIES
Abingdon Elementary School – Abingdon, Maryland 1993 - 2012
Organized student work for local as well as state exhibits.

Abingdon Elementary School – Abingdon, Maryland 2010 - 2011
Assisted in the design of school tile mural project.

Abingdon Elementary School - Abingdon, Maryland 2004 – 2005
Assistant Photographer for Character Education Program

Harford Glen Environmental Center – Bel Air, Maryland 1994
Artists in Residence for fifth grade classes.

Bel Air High School – Bel Air, Maryland 1991 – 1992
Managed and directed the Little Gallery and assisted with the preparation for shows
in the school’s gallery.

Harford County Public Schools - Bel Air, Maryland 1987 – 1989
Helped supervise students in the creation of a mural at Harford Mall.
Participated in the set up of the Instructional Fair and a ceramic workshop.

Fallston High School – Fallston, Maryland 1987 – 1988
Technical Director in charge of painting stage sets.

COMMERCIAL EMPLOYMENT
Volunteer Freelance Artist, Bel Air, Maryland 1990

Produced signs for various functions at Bel Air United Methodist Church.
Freelance Artist, Bel Air, Maryland 1989

Produced photo-silkscreen for American Cyanamid Company.
Artist, Ashtabula, Ohio 1984 – 1985

Portfolio Corporate Communications
Freelance Artist, Ashtabula, Ohio 1978 – 1985
Materials for print and outdoor advertising.

EXHIBITS (A list of exhibits prior to 2005 can be provided)
Harford County Public Schools - Art Faculty Show - Summer, 2012
Harford County Public Schools - Art Faculty Show - Summer, 2011
Montpelier Cultural Arts Center - 20th Annual Patuxent Art League Juried Exhibition December, 2010
Harford County Public Schools - Art Faculty Show - Summer, 2010
Harford County Public Schools - Art Faculty Show - Summer, 2009
Harford County Public Schools - Art Faculty Show - Summer, 2008
Art Association of Harrisburg - 80th Annual International Juried Exhibition - May, 2008, Juror - Assistant Curator, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, New York
Maryland Art Place - Out Of Order - April, 2008
The Warehouse Gallery - RISD DC/Baltimore Biennial - October, 2007
Harford Artists Association - Pictures at an Exhibition - October, 2007
Harford County Public Schools - Art Faculty Show - Summer, 2007
Harford County Public Schools - Art Faculty Show - Summer, 2006
Montpelier Cultural Arts Center - 37th Annual Laurel Art Guild Exhibition –
March 2006
Columbia Art Center – Singular Sensations – December 2005
Abingdon Elementary – Art Faculty Show – October 2005
Harford Artists Association – Pictures at an Exhibition – October 2005
Maryland Printmakers – Glenview Mansion Art Gallery – August 2005
Harford County Public Schools – Art Faculty Show – Summer 2005

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Robert L. Burlin, “Student Statement,” National Foundation for Advancement in the
Arts, ARTS Week 2005, Miami, FL, January 2005.

Candy Steimle and Karl Burgman, “Brad Moore’s Printmaking,” The Rapier,
Ashtabula Campus, Kent State University, March 1985.

TECHNICAL ABILITIES
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite 3 on PC platform.

Computer experience with Adobe Photoshop 6, Illustrator 10, and QuarkXpress 4.1
on both Apple and PC platforms.

Experienced with a Combination Press for Fine Art Printmaking

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Maryland Printmakers

JUROR OF EXHIBITIONS
Judged the 2003 Aberdeen High School Art Show, Aberdeen, Maryland.

Assisted in the judging of student art shows at Bel Air High School, Bel Air,
Maryland from 1989 – 1993.

COLLECTIONS
Pieces in twenty-five different private collections, a list can be provided upon
request.

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