Tim Moore’s work immerses us in a troubled world filled with imagery of Métis identity, intersecting with the expression of masculinity and the world of horse racing—a status symbol for the elite during Canada’s colonial period. Motifs of pedigree, colour, origin, and worn insignia appear throughout. Grotesque jockeys, memorabilia, horses, cars, and games of Cowboys and Indians make up an original swarm of imagery inspired by Canadian history and Aboriginal realities, portrayed with insight, humour, and irony.
These realities are explored through Moore’s unique lens, as he translates the ideas of construction and fragmentation that underlie identity issues into an artistic object. epoxy resin, paper, metal, and plastics that give form to unique and vibrant characters. Recovered bones, feathers, tubes, and old electrical equipment are also reconfigured to create hybrid forms that disrupt the established order.
Tim Moore is a Metis artist whose work explores Metis identity and contemporary Indigenous issues in Canada. Supported by the Saskatchewan Arts Board and Creative Saskatchewan, Moore has exhibited nationally, including at the Western Canadian Biennale, 2020 Borderlines, and Remai Art Gallery. His participation in Mind the Gap (Dunlop Art Gallery) led to greater recognition. He was also included in The Painting Project (Les Galerie L’UQAM, Montreal) Li Salay (Art Gallery of Alberta), and Collage (Nelson Museum Archives and Gallery) establishing his reputation in Canadian contemporary art.
Moore’s work is held in private and public collections, including the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (University of Manitoba), Indigenous Art Centre (CIRNAC, Gatineau), Dunlop Art Gallery, Mann Art Gallery, Saskatchewan Arts Board, and various private collections.
Moore fosters creative communities for Indigenous artists. He is the founding member and chairperson of IPAC (Indigenous Peoples Artists Collective of Prince Albert Inc.), promoting Indigenous voices in the arts. He has also mentored for CARFAC Saskatchewan, was Project Artist and Educator for the Indigenous Youth Photo-Voice Project (2014–2018), and served as Aboriginal Region representative for ARCA (2018–2020). Moore continues his art practice in Northern Saskatchewan.
