Linda Moorie
Linda is a self taught artist who works feverishly at her paintings. She has painted works that are often psychologically mysterious. Her work concentrates around the human form. Linda also works as a photographer in digital media blending contemporary and traditional influences. People and buildings with a psychological edge are very much part of her works. Most often her dream like images are portrayed in a realistic manner.
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Linda Moorie born in 1961 into a poor working class family in the Midlands. Growing up she felt disillusioned and oppressed by the stereotypical attitudes towards women and work. She left home at sixteen years of age, married young, which only led to further oppression. Inspired by the film 'Educating Rita' she picked up the courage to set herself free and studied at the University of warwick. It was there where she obtained masters degree.
In her images she portrays the dark and light side of human life. Her images also show how humans construct and depict images and fill in the spaces with their own mind where no image exists. Thus showing how people are affected by both internal and external forces.
Linda Moorie
United Kingdom
