Featured image: Yogi, Frazier Moore, 2023, PVC pipe, 10 x 16 x 16 in. / 25.4 x 40.64 x 40.64 cm.
Frazier Moore, a contemporary sculptor, masterfully explores the boundaries between the physical and conceptual through his bold use of materials, negative space, and satire.
Frazier Moore is a contemporary sculptor known for blending conceptual depth with striking visual elements to explore societal contradictions and existential themes.
Each piece delves into complex themes such as existentialism, societal contradictions, and the fragmentation of modern life. Moore’s works challenge viewers to question their perceptions, blending thought-provoking visuals with subtle social commentary.
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3 Knobs and a Hole, Frazier Moore, 2024, aqua-resin, 4 x 9 x 6 in. / 10.16 x 22.86 x 15.24 cm.
This aqua-resin sculpture, measuring 4 x 9 x 6 inches, investigates the philosophical concept of negative space. The work’s design—a sleek black surface punctuated by a perfectly cut hole and three blue knobs—provokes contemplation on the nature of absence. What is a hole, and how do we ascribe meaning to what is essentially nothingness? The stark contrast between the deep black base and the vibrant blue knobs amplifies the focus on the void, urging viewers to reflect on the emptiness that shapes their lives.
Nothing Doing, Frazier Moore, 2022, mixed media, 12 x 16 x 14 in. / 30.48 x 40.64 x 35.56 cm.
In this mixed-media piece, Moore addresses the paradoxes of urban life. The sculpture features corrugated cardboard absurdly bundled with packing tape and "secured" by a metal chain and padlock. Measuring 12 x 16 x 14 inches, the piece invites a critique of society’s obsession with security and ownership. The impracticality of locking an object like this—a mere heap of discarded materials—highlights the absurdity of safeguarding valueless possessions. The inclusion of the key, available only to the buyer, underscores the satirical nature of the work, hinting at the transactional relationship between art and consumerism.
Red, White and Shattered Blue, Frazier Moore, 2024, resin, 9 x 9 x 6 in. / 22.86 x 22.86 x 15.24 cm.
This resin sculpture, sized at 9 x 9 x 6 inches, embodies a raw and symbolic reflection on societal fragmentation. A sharp red triangle pierces through shattered blue shards, juxtaposed against a pristine white base. The dynamic arrangement symbolizes the tension and collapse within contemporary societal structures, with the red form representing both aggression and resilience. The interplay of colors echoes the turbulent state of global affairs, while the shattered pieces suggest a hope for reconstruction amid chaos.
Frazier Moore’s sculptures invite viewers to ponder the absurdities of modern life, from existential reflections to critiques of societal norms. Through playful yet profound exploration of negative space, satire, and symbolism, his works hold a mirror to the human condition, encouraging self-awareness and dialogue. Whether focusing on the emptiness of existence or the fragility of social structures, Moore’s art resonates as both deeply personal and universally relevant.
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Maverick, Frazier Moore, 2022, steel chain 26" long with one link inked in red, 26 x 1 in. / 66.04 x 2.54 cm.
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