Seascape figurative oil painting titled Rocky Coast of Maine I by Cobi Moules. Oil on canvas.
Driven by the desire for adventure and discovery, Cobi Moules embraces the beauty of nature all the while shifting its weight through the exaltation of his own existence within, and as part, of it. This is best exemplified by the way he incorporates multiple self-portraits throughout his compositions. The multiplicity of self takes both precedence over, as well as integration into, the landscape creating a world with a sense of excitement, self-worth and play.
The locations of Moules’ compositions are equally important. All of the locations were previously depicted in paintings by the Hudson River School. Through the exploration of the grand American landscape and the reflection on mid-19th century American landscape painting, Moules navigates the parallels between the Hudson River School and the religious ideology that was an integral part of his formative years.
Exhibition History:
"New England Now" Shelburne Museum, Vermont (June 26 - October 17, 2021)
"Bois Just Wanna Have Fun" Samek Art Museum, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA (December 10, 2019 – March 8, 2020)