An artist of few words, Paul Moore’s medium of choice is earth.
“It’s old, but it’s versatile,” he says.
JASPER: When did you first begin to pursue visual art? Where and when did you train, or are you self-taught?
MOORE: I was lucky to have opportunities as a child to create at home, even before elementary school. A beginning pottery class at the City of Columbia Art Center in 2003 was my introduction to ceramics.
JASPER: What mediums in visual arts do you typically use and why?
MOORE: Earth. It’s old but versatile.
JASPER: Where do you work now and where do you show your work?
MOORE: Mostly at Southern Pottery Studio.
JASPER: Who have been your greatest influences as an artist?
MOORE: My parents and my 5th Grade art teacher, Mrs. Norris.
JASPER: What do you feel makes your art unique?
MOORE: My eyes. My hands.
JASPER: Who is your favorite SC-based visual artist and why?
MOORE: Dianne Gilbert. She creates with joy.
JASPER: What are you working on now, will w get to see it, and if so, where, and when?
MOORE: Ending the “Congaree Swamp” carved series. At the Cottontown Art Crawl of course!
