Moses Tag

Working with gently diffused lighting from a single overhead source, skin tones are richly contrasted and colors appear dusky, embracing the shadows of sparsely lit sets to tackle a deeper, pulsating energy. It’s no surprise to listen to that Moses has long admired religious artwork and iconography. Not only are his sitters often illuminated by a celestial glow, their gravitas and powerful sense of character befit biblical paintings. In his film work, Moses’ evocative type of narrative is equally impressive. Directing his focus toward sport, his ability to pair the fantastic thing about athletic movement with emotionally arousing storytelling has seen him produce movies for each adidas and Nike. Ijó, the primary of the exhibition’s two movies, is a similar flex, following a group of...