James William Moore
James William Moore, a lens-based artist, is known for using camp and kitsch aesthetics to create surreal, thought-provoking cinematic experiences through photography, video, projection mapping, and installations. His work appropriates politics, American pop culture, and everyday life, crafting a visual language that is humorous and meaningful. Moore's fascination with visual storytelling shines in series like Tilting at Windmills, Get a Clue, and Portrait of a Teller’s Fortune, blending fact and fantasy.
One notable series, Madame B’s Tarot Readings, features digitally altered self-portraits where he transforms into an “other,” as inspired by Cindy Sherman’s artwork. Despite the whimsical style, it addresses serious themes of identity and societal influence.