13.) Carl Moore — Genevieve Kerr

Carl Moore is a Santa Fe - based street art photographer. Street art is often considered vandalism, and is relatively under-appreciated compared to other forms of art. While things like paintings and sculptures are delicately hung and preserved on gallery walls, street art is displayed out in the elements on the sides of buildings, sidewalks, and other structures, where is can be damaged or completely erased. Some communities have very strict laws against street art, so it takes a lot of courage to risk the potential consequences of getting caught. Moore admires the courage, talent, and world view of these artists, and captures images of the art they create to reflect their feelings toward their community.

Moore usually photographs closeups of the street art because he wants the focus to be on the artwork itself, and not the location. Moore also successfully captures a wide range of artistic styles, showing the viewer just how diverse the art world is. Each piece is uniquely beautiful, and every artist just as talented as the other. Carl Moore’s work opens up our eyes to an unconventional form of art that is just as important as any traditional renaissance painting. There is something to be said about the culture of street art, which is that it is an honest reflection of how a group of people feel about their community. The artwork can offer a glimpse into the effects certain aspects of society, like government, environmental stress, and other conflicts, have on the citizens. Moore’s photos allow those stories to reach a greater audience, and enable a larger conversation to be had about what is truly considered “art”.