Charlene Mosley: A Dialogue on Art, Representation, and Self-Discovery on the Girls That Create Podcast
In this Girls That Create episode, artist Charlene Mosley shares insights into her creative career and the entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed today. Moseley views art as more than just a form of expression; it’s a tool for self-discovery and a platform to represent history and heritage.
Moseley is dedicated to incorporating people of color into her artworks, aiming to enhance their representation in gallery spaces. Her advice to young artists is poignant and clear: “Stay true to yourself and remember why you started creating art in the first place.”
About Charlene Mosley
Charlene is a German American artist based in San Diego. She received her BA in Studio Arts from San Diego State University.
Mosley’s current work discusses the importance of looking into oneself and allowing it to emerge in daily life. So often, in a society with certain standards and expectations, our true selves are hidden or tamed to fit in, appear a certain way, or belong.
Her body of work is meant to inspire the viewer to live as courageously as a tiger, as resilient and freeing as a butterfly and to shed in renewal, like a snake. The wild animals reveal a unique connection to each person they are portrayed with. They embody attributes such as courage, strength, transformation, and reinvention, offering a sense of empowerment by their sheer presence.
Mosley’s work often depicts people of color surrounded by plants and beautiful stoic animals that harmoniously charge each other in vibrant color. With an interplay of expressive brushwork and texture Mosley evokes movement and excitement, capturing the viewer’s eye in a journey of discovery.
Mosley has exhibited in both national and international exhibitions and won several awards. She also works as a freelance artist on a multitude of projects, including murals, commissions, and book illustrations, with a specialty in children’s books.
In 2016, Mosley was one of the contributing artists of “Loving Vincent,” the 1st fully painted, Oscar-nominated feature film. This opportunity was the artist’s first time working in animation. Creating 250+ frames for the film “was life-changing and a motivation to keep pursuing my passion as an independent artist,” notes Mosley.
Mosley has traveled extensively to work on projects with a national and international clientele. She is currently represented by Sparks Gallery in southern California. Her solo exhibition, “Embrace The Inner Wild,” will open this September 1st, 2024.
Learn more about Mosley and her work at charlenemosley.com.
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