BIO

Jeffries Moore (b. 1981, Los Angeles) is a contemporary artist residing and working in Anaheim, California. After receiving his AS in Architecture from El Camino College he began working as a draftsman for the City of Los Angeles’s Public School System. He later served as a Production Designer, Research Captain, and Storyboard Artist at the Patterson Educational Center in New York for the production of contemporary and historical films. As a result, his artistic practice and cinematic methodology are strongly intertwined, examining contemporary art encompassing media such as painting, drawing, sculpture, augmented reality, video, installation, and writing.

Jeffries oeuvre is marked by representational visual language and a strong conceptual foundation. He is best known for his anamorphic black paintings and his sensory focused augmented realties. Through his art, Jeffries seeks to challenge conventional perceptions and ignite conversations about the complexities of the experiences of the marginalized. He also seeks to navigate the complex narratives of displacement and connection, using a palette that blends the real with the surreal to question and redefine the boundaries of identity in the contemporary world. His work, characterized by rich textures, optical distortions, and symbolic imagery, invites viewers into a dreamlike space where the metaphysical meets the tangible, and where collective memories and future aspirations are vividly imagined and critically examined.

Jeffries is inspired by artists such as Walton Ford, Theaster Gates, and Louise Nevelson. Like Ford, he weaves intricate narratives that challenge perceptions of history and modern society, using distortion—both visual and conceptual—to reshape meaning. Like Gates, he integrates architectural sensibilities, and socially charged themes to explore urban memory, identity, and community. Like Nevelson, he employs deep textures to render his paintings in a sculptural way. These inspirations, in tandem with his own artistic vision, inform the evolution of his work as a commentary on issues facing the marginalized in the urban landscape.

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Jeffries Moore (Muotaji)

Born in Los Angeles, USA, 1981

Works and resides in Anaheim, USA

Education/Training:

2003: Architecture/AS Science, El Camino College, Torrance, USA

2017: Screenwriting/Certificate, Screenwriters University, Los Angeles, USA

Professional & Creative Experience:

Architectural Allotments Technician, Los Angeles Unified School District (2003–2004)

• Created technical architectural drawings to support state funding applications for

new and existing schools across Los Angeles County.

• Applied precision drafting and design skills in large-scale educational infrastructure.

Production Designer, Patterson Educational Center (2004–2016)

• Designed sets, props, costumes, and visual environments for educational films

distributed internationally.

• Led a research team of 12 to develop culturally and historically accurate visual

narratives.

• Oversaw the design of a corporate broadcast studio, integrating technical and creative

production needs.

Special Effects Studio Manager/Operator, Louisiana Wave Studio (2016–2018)

• Managed a large-scale special effects water stage for film productions as well as

private and government agencies.

• Coordinated technical crews and oversaw safe, creative operation of specialized

equipment for cinematic environments.

Selected Exhibitions:

2007 “90 Sands Art Exhibition” (group exhibition), 90 Sands, Brooklyn, NY, USA

2008 “90 Sands Art Exhibition” (group exhibition), 90 Sands, Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009 “90 Sands Art Exhibition” (group exhibition), 90 Sands, Brooklyn, NY, USA

2011 “Patterson Educational Center Art Exhibit” (group exhibition), Patterson Educational Center, Patterson, NY, USA

2012 “Burr Mansion Art Show” (group exhibition), Burr Homestead, Fairfield, CT, USA

2015 “Muses of the Masters” (solo exhibition), The Falcon, Newburgh, NY, USA

2023 “California Dreaming” (group exhibition), John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana, CA, USA

2023 “DTLA Art Night” (group exhibition), Emerging Artists Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, USA 

Selected Collections:

Jeffries Moore is collected by various private collectors in the United States and Australia.

Selected Publications/Press:

Jeffries Moore. “Meet Jeffries Moore aka Muotaji.” Interview by Megan Lewis. Bold Journey, March 8, 2024. https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-jeffries-moore-aka-muotaji/#google_vignette

Jeffries Moore. “Meet Jeffries Moore.” Interview by Jessica Ramirez. Voyage LA, June 24, 2024. https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-jeffries-moore/