Terry at Work Terry Wang’s soulful explorations of the world enchant viewers with beautiful paintings of far off places. Mountain vistas, exotic deities, and colorful portraits form the body of work of an artist who lives fully in the moment. The portraiture exposes an impeccable rendering of form while the studies of the natural world display a playful, animated relationship with the Earth. Many of Wang’s works are akin to anthropology in their dedicated focus on local religious iconography and other cultural pathways. Wang’s portraits of the local Tibetans are intriguing for many reasons, one being the beautifully rendered garments created with brilliant hues and patterns, and another the way he sensitively captures a person’s spirit through facial expression and deep, soulful eyes. His landscapes display a fauvist sensibility for color; there are no grey or black shadows for the reason that in deep recesses, Wang sees brilliant hues of teal, violet and jade. Earth and sky converge with rich ochre and burnt sienna under a setting sun exploding across the heavens with crimson and teal. Working with acrylic or oil on canvas, Wang orchestrates an experience unlike any other, exuberant and lighthearted yet also ancient and soulful. Born in Taiwan, Wang learned to paint from the Chinese Painting Club during his university years. But it is travel that has left its mark upon his creative mind more than anything else. In 2001 he embarked on a 12,000-mile pilgrimage throughout the Tibetan plateau. He stepped along ancient paths, breathed the open air and painted the rugged landscape and local people. “I hope my paintings are magnetic enough to accompany you, prompt your soul to soar, and make it vibrate,” Wang explains. Now that Tibet is completely closed off to outsiders, this artistic sojourn through Tibet became a highly unusual experience in the contemporary art world, one being collected in a book and slated for publishing in Japanese, English and French. Wang lives and works in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Rory in his Studio Brilliantly fun and energizing, Rory D.L. Moorer’s paintings can make us laugh, dance and exalt in a variety of our favorite pastimes. Within his oeuvre, one will discover images of sports, jazz and rock concerts, cultural festivities, and tranquil sunset evenings. Moorer’s works are a celebration of our time here; he points the way towards a happier, jovial existence, poking fun while beseeching us to focus on the positive rather than on our modern ills. His brand of creativity is much needed in the contemporary world and many works seem timeless in their human appeal as if they are recording the moment for posterity. Moorer’s style is fully evolved despite his youthful age and is instantly recognizable for his approach to painting which is straightforward and often nearly illustrative. He uses pure bold colors and dramatic line work that infuses his painting with a powerful sense of movement. Interestingly, the role of texture is minimal, as instead he favors a distinctive use of dramatic perspectives and radiant lighting schemas. He pays close attention to detail, yet sways away from an overtly realistic rendering since it could shatter the playfulness and illusory quality that we are visitors in his world. We often feel as if the moment has been magically freeze-framed as persons running, jumping, cheering, or singing are all caught in mid-air, a delightful voyeuristic tactic. Moorer hopes audiences will “know about me through my works, my sense of humor…my perspective on certain things, or… stop for a minute and interpret something, anything,” Moorer explains. “Not getting lost in the shuffle is half the battle, to stand out is an accomplishment in itself.” Through his artistic talents, Moorer has reached out to his community, painting murals in private and public schools that provide kids with a shared experience through art. He has exhibited his paintings frequently on the West Coast and along the eastern seaboard, from Massachusetts to Florida. Rory D.L. Moorer lives and works in Haddam, Connecticut.