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Moe A. Brooker
Keep on Keeping On, 1982
Mixed media collage
30 × 22 in. (76.2 × 55.9 cm)
The Studio Museum in Harlem; gift of George L. Aguirre
1982.9
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Today we mourn the passing of Moe Brooker, one of Philadelphia’s own creative titans whose prolific painting and printmaking were matched by his generative role as a mentor and teacher to many. Known for his lyrical abstract paintings and prints, Brooker’s works dazzle with bright, electric colors accented with dynamic lines evoking the spontaneous, rhythmic feeling of jazz. In his painting "Present Futures," planes of color vibrate while scribbled and scrawled details draw the eye closer, like the interplay between melody and component chords. Brooker’s vibrant spirit and presence will be missed in our city and beyond.
"Present Futures," 2006, by Moe Brooker © Moe Brooker
#Moe Brooker#Brooker#RIP#Philadelphia artist#art#art museum#museum#art history#history#contemporary art#Philly artist#painting#Philadelphia Museum of Art#philadelphia art museum#Philly art museum
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Moe Brooker, September 24, 1940 / 2020
(image: Moe Brooker, Feel the Need, n.d.)
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of artist and teacher, Moe Brooker. Throughout his life, music was influential to his brightly colored and boldly patterned abstract paintings, through which he explored the vibrant and joyous aspects of African-American culture and textiles without representational iconography.
Brooker’s #MTAArts commission “Just Jazz” (2015) at the LIRR Wyandanch Station, is a free flowing work inspired by jazz rhythms and improvisational movement. The work also speaks to the significance of Jazz in the community history of Long Island, with musicians such as John Coltrane making their homes nearby. Brooker worked closely with fabricators Mayer of Munich to translate his oil pastel drawing into twenty eight luminous laminated glass panels. The artist had never witnessed his work at this monumental scale, and was profoundly moved by the experience.
Born in 1940 in Philadelphia, Brooker studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Tyler School of Art, graduating with a B.F.A. in 1970 and an M.F.A. in 1972. Brooker went on to serve on the faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Art, Parsons School of Design, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and the Moore College of Art and Design. He is represented by The Sande Webster Gallery in Philadelphia and the June Kelly Gallery in New York City. His work has been displayed at the Studio Museum in Harlem, Montgomery Museum of Art, the Musée des beaux-arts de l'Ontario, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Brooker earned honors such as the Artist of the Year Award from Governor Edward G. Rendell of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In his acceptance of the James Van Der Zee Lifetime Achievement Award from the Brandywine Workshop, Brooker stated that "if you are given a gift, using that gift in its fullest sense is true worship."
Our condolences to Moe’s family and friends. His legacy as a beloved artist and teacher will live on.
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Constructing Identities
“Intentions and Improvisations”
Pastels , oil stick on board
Allentown Art Museum, Pennsylvania
Moe Brooker , 2012
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15. Constructing Identities
Moe Brooker
Intentions and Improvisations
2012
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🎨 #ArtIsAWeapon
Peaceful journeys to master #artist #educator #activist #MoeBrooker @moebrookerpaints, who transitioned on Jan. 9 at the age of 81. He leaves a legacy of Black joy, gems of wisdom and vibrant art.
#TTGG #ToTheGloryofGod
"Present Futures," 2006
Reposted from @philamuseum Today we mourn the passing of #MoeBrooker, one of Philadelphia’s own creative titans whose prolific painting and printmaking were matched by his generative role as a mentor and teacher to many. Known for his lyrical abstract paintings and prints, Brooker’s works dazzle with bright, electric colors accented with dynamic lines evoking the spontaneous, rhythmic feeling of jazz. In his painting "Present Futures," planes of color vibrate while scribbled and scrawled details draw the eye closer, like the interplay between melody and component chords. Brooker’s vibrant spirit and presence will be missed in our city and beyond.
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Via @phillyinquirer: Moe Brooker, 81, a painter known nationally for his extraordinary use of color in abstract compositions, an educator who taught at a number of art schools in Philadelphia and around the country, and a civic-minded public official who chaired the Philadelphia Art Commission for nearly a decade, died Sunday, Jan. 9, after a short hospital stay.
“Moe -- where do you even begin? Really a leader in the art world of Philadelphia,” said William Valerio, director and chief executive of Woodmere Art Museum. Mr. Brooker “was an artist who gave of his time generously to the broad community of artists of the city, to the broad community of Philadelphia,” said Valerio. “He believed that art was a necessary ingredient of public life, and so he was generous with his time.”
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Mr. Brooker’s love of classical and jazz music (he always played music as he painted) eased the transition into abstraction – as did his adventurous sense of color.
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www.inquirer.com/obituaries/moe-brooker-abstract-painter-pennsylvania-academy-of-the-fine-arts-moore-college-of-art-and-design-obituary-20220120.html
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https://editions.lib.umn.edu/panorama/article/riff-african-american-artists/vibrations-in-the-soul/
#AbstractArtists #ArtsEducator #PhiladelphiaArtists #Artist #AbstractArt #BlackArtists #BlackGirlArtGeeks #LibraArtists
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Wonderful interview with @moebrookerpaints by @wit_lopez on @phillyartblog podcast. RIP Moe!! https://www.theartblog.org/2019/07/capturing-joy-spirit-and-movement-the-abstract-paintings-of-moe-brooker/ (at Bala Cynwyd) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYz3P35pgda/?utm_medium=tumblr
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Moe Brooker Death - Moe Brooker Has Died
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Moe Brooker Death – Obituary, Cause Of Death – It is with a heavy heart I am writing to let you know that Moe Brooker died today. He has been ill and was taken back to the hospital a few days ago. His sister will let me know what services are planned.The world lost a wonderful man, artist, teacher, friend.
Our heartfelt condolence to everyone mourning this death. Click link to read more from…
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#Repost @philamuseum • • • • • Known for his lyrical abstract paintings, Philadelphia artist #MoeBrooker often uses a palette of bright, electric colors, zigzag lines, and collage to create spontaneous, yet rhythmic, compositions. #BlackHistoryMonth • “Present Futures," 2006, by Moe Brooker © Moe Brooker https://www.instagram.com/p/BuBxapSh1Gt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s8no6c95qzpc
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Happy 81st birthday to Moe Brooker, who was born in Philadelphia in 1940. Brooker’s interest in the relationship between music and visual art is reflected in the rhythmic patterns, layered color harmonies, and sense of movement and improvisation in his abstract imagery.
"And Then . . . You Just Smile," 2003, by Moe Brooker © Moe Brooker
#Moe Brooker#happy birthday#on this day#born on this day#artist birthday#abstract art#art#art museum#museum#art history#history#Philadelphia artist#Philadelphia Museum of Art#Philadelphia art museum#Philly art museum
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Moe Brooker, Inside Moves, 1985 [RISD Museum, Providence, RI]
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Throughout the MTA network, from the Bronx to Long Island, lies a treasure trove of permanent public artworks that honor and uplift Black history and culture. In celebration of Black History Month, MTA Arts & Design curated a selection of artwork -- from Faith Ringgold's flying figures of Harlem notables such as Malcolm X and Zora Neale Hurston at the 125 St station, to the vibrant dancers celebrating the annual West Indian American Day Parade, portrayed by Louis Delsarte at the Church Av station in Flatbush, to the exuberant brush strokes by Moe Brooker for the LIRR parking garage at Wyandanch, reflecting the jazz culture in the surrounding community where musicians, such as John Coltrane, made their homes. Experience these myriad glass, mosaic, and metal artworks firsthand or explore virtually at new.mta.info/bhm, as each piece highlights a unique facet of Black history and culture in its surrounding community.
http://new.mta.info/bhm
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Image 1: Amir Bey, The Procession of Folk #3, 2006, faceted glass in platform windscreens and mezzanine windows, NYCT Mount Eden (4), Photo by: Rob Wilson
Image 2: Faith Ringgold, Flying Home: Harlem Heroes and Heroines (Downtown and Uptown), 1996, Glass mosaic on platform walls, NYCT 125 Street (2/3), Photo by: Trent Reeves
Image 3: Willie Birch, Harlem Timeline, 1995, Glass mosaic on platform walls, NYCT 135 Street (2/3), Photo by: Trent Reeves
Image 4: Terry Adkins, Harlem Encore, 1999, Aluminum panels with ornamental back-lighting on overpass, MNR Harlem-125 Street, Photo by: Trent Reeves
Image 5: Louis Delsarte, Transitions, 2001, Glass mosaic on platform walls, NYCT Church Avenue (2/5), Photo by: Trent Reeves
Image 6: Moe Brooker, Just Jazz, 2015, Laminated glass, LIRR Wyandanch, Photo by: Sid Tabak
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Session 4: Tuesday, August 6
Micmac:
Today we hiked to Whist Pod with our buddies in Comanche!
Cameron and Hope did a great job buddying up at the waterfront!
Please send campers in bathing suits!
Chippewa:
Today we learned a lot about brushing our teeth and healthy foods from Brooker Memorial! We also had a lot of fun playing Bocce with Cherokee!
Givoanni was a great friend all day!
Pawnee:
Today in Pawnee all members went on the Adventure Walk at Adventure. We also had free swim today!
Madison P was being such a good buddy today! Nice job Madison!
Seneca:
We played dodgeball with a medic who could get out players back in!
In adventure we also did the adventure walk.
Brody was a team played and an awesome medic in dodgeball.
Mohegan:
Group Time / Waterfront / Lunch / Adventure / Electives
We played the games well!
Waterfront was great!
There was great team work at Adventure!
Seminole:
We had swim lessons down at the waterfront, played tag before lunch and did the adventure walk at adventure!
Colby was an excellent spotter at Adventure and Kiera had an awesome day!
Cherokee:
Today we played Nukum during group time and we had a ton of fun! We also played Bocce during buddy time with Chippewa. We also used the adventure walk and had free swim.
Congrats to CJ for winning Nukum for his team! Great job by Aidan during adventure, he talked his group through the element!
Comanche:
Today we played Extreme Charades and went to Whist Pond with our buddies.
CIT’s:
Today Spencer helped prep and run bracelet making! We also went swimming in the deep end.
Reading:
Today we set our goal for coming up with a legend about Camp MOE, then enjoyed our books!
Music:
We brainstormed what we’d like to do this session. We even sang some songs and planned a game with our time at the end!
Ben showed us his great dance moves! He participated tremendously!
Maracas might make an appearance this session!
Juggling:
Today we went over basic exercises to teach ourselves Juggling!
Campers learned how to do a ball transfer and reverse ball transfer.
Asa is ahead of lessons and is helping counselors teach!
Bracelet Making:
Today we made a striped twist bracelet with three colors!
Tomorrow is Candy Stripe!
Backyard Games:
Statues & Frisbee / Toss With a Ball
Arts & Crafts:
Today in arts & crafts. We made beaded braided necklaces with string and beads. We used different knotting techniques.
Maura was helping other campers tie knots and putting beads on! Nice job, Maura!
Legos:
Today we built anything related to food. Campers could make main dishes, side dishes, condiments, drinks, restaurants, etc…
Noah made hamburgers in Elective 1. Jameson made a pizza boat in Elective 2 and Aidan made the most realistic looking lego carrot I’ve ever seen in Elective 4.
Archery:
We discussed rules and demonstrations of how to shoot safely!
Everyone did a great job listening!
Bocce:
Today we worked on our skills and accuracy. We placed the pallina at 30, 40 and 50 feet and tried to throw as close to it as possible. We also reviewed the rules.
Great job by Elective 3 - such great listening!
Lots of great shots in both classes!
Sports:
Today we played kickball at hardcourts. We played with no monkey ball, making it a little more difficult on the defense.
Campers knew most of the rules already and only need some clarifying!
All ages did a great job!
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#Repost @charlesedwill84 (@get_repost) ・・・ Much love. Blessed. #Repost @pff_collection with @get_repost ・・・ You can’t talk about the history of Black Art in Philadelphia without knowing what PAFA graduate, PFF artist and brilliant painter James Brantley has to contribute. (*Seen here in his Greenhill Studio with PFF Visiting Artist, Charles Edward Williams). Brantley’s wife Sande Webster’s Gallery was for decades the hub for exhibiting and marketing awareness and sales of Af/Am art. Brantley was a founding member of ‘Rechershe,’ an African-American artists group whose works are known for "active engagement with life and a zestful manipulation of color and pattern." (Wiki) Akin to AfriCobra, Resherche (*Definition: Choice, rare, much sought after), was formed because of art market bias and unwillingness to exhibit and promote works from artists of color. Brantley has existed and produced work in the rarified air of lifelong friends like Moe Brooker, Charles Burwell, Din Camp, Quentin Morris, Nanette Acker Clark, Syd Carpenter and the late greats like his school mate Barkley Hendricks, Al Loving and Charles Searles to name a few. #blackartinamerica #pafa #resherche #contemporaryblackart #contemporaryart #philadelphiaart #africanamericanartist #masterpainter #mentor @pafacademy @charlesedwill84
#contemporaryblackart#resherche#repost#pafa#africanamericanartist#blackartinamerica#philadelphiaart#mentor#masterpainter#contemporaryart
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Screening Tonight! Girl Asleep (M) @westtorrens Summer Festival Outdoor cinema (starting at sunset) with free popcorn from Curler Moe’s. Free face painting by Face Painters Ink, roving entertainment by Circobats, magic show by Steve Presto and lots of fun with Dig-a-dino. Music by Naomi Keyte and special guests. Asian street food by Sookii La La, sausage sizzle by West Beach Lions Club, ice cream by Naturas and coffee by Green Elephant Coffee. BYO chairs and blankets. BYO food and alcohol permitted. Location: West Torrens Memorial Gardens 1 Brooker Terrace Hilton, South Australia Girl Asleep (M) 2016, Family, Rated M, 1hr 17mins. The world is closing in on Greta Driscoll. On the cusp of turning fifteen she can’t bear to leave her childhood, it contains all the things that give her comfort in this incomprehensible new world. She floats in a bubble of loserdom with her only friend Elliott, until her parents throw her a surprise 15th birthday party and she’s flung into a parallel place; a world that’s weirdly erotic, a little bit violent and thoroughly ludicrous – only there can she find herself. #cwtsummer (at City of West Torrens)
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