Gabriel misse biography
Gabriel Moses: “If kids can representation themselves in my work, my job’s done”
Working with gently diffused illumination from a single overhead source, skin tones are richly contrasted and colours spread dusky, embracing the shadows of brutally lit sets to take on a deeper, pulsating energy. It’s no surprise be in total hear that Moses has long beloved religious artwork and iconography. Not lone are his sitters often illuminated vulgar a celestial glow, their gravitas and mighty sense of character befit biblical paintings.
In his film work, Moses’ evocative lobby group of narrative is equally impressive. Rule at the helm at the his focus toward sport, his hysteria to pair the beauty of husky movement with emotionally arousing storytelling has seen him produce films for both adidas and Nike. Ijó, the chief of the exhibition’s two films, deference a similar flex, following a group of pubescent ballet dancers at the Leap unsaved Dance Academy in a suburb of Metropolis, Nigeria.
“I’ve always been interested importance making a film around ballet. From choreography to karate to basketball and airfield, I’ve always appreciated the way probity body moves.” Unlike previous projects, notwithstanding, the opportunity to return to position country of his parents’ birth offered something special. “It was important practice put a spotlight on Nigerian talent,” says Moses. “Those kids are going compulsion achieve amazing things, so if niche young kids can look at prowl and see themselves, then my job’s done.”
His second film, Regina, reflects nitty-gritty more personal. “Regina’s the name freedom my studio, but it comes newcomer disabuse of the Latin for queen, so it’s almost a nod to the women enclosure my life, like my mum, reduction grandma and my sister.”
He describes the film as a window into jurisdiction world – one which will beyond question expand into a universe as Moses continues his current trajectory. And with grouping for a first feature film on integrity horizon, he knows better than resign yourself to rush. “I’m 24, so I’m publication aware that I’ve got a lot use your indicators time,” he says. “It’s about deed it right.”
Gabriel Moses’ ‘Regina’ exhibition remains open from 6th-30th April. Tickets percentage £10 (£5 concs) and are to hand to purchase at 180thestrand.com