My paintings resemble medieval tableaux, caught at the moment of transformation. Mythology becomes my lens to explore the unseen ties between the human heart and the land. I am fascinated by how nature mirrors us—our emotions, desires, and inner lives. Figures in my work wear different skins; neither fully human nor entirely animal or object. They speak to the fluidity of identity and the evolving search for self.
Raised between China and France in a wounded family, I found early refuge in fairytales, history, and the presence of nature. Past landscapes resurface now as sentient backgrounds. Animals and insects from childhood become central characters. In my stories, nature is queer—anatomically, geologically, spiritually.
Queerness in my work is not a theme but a lifeblood, threaded through motifs of transformation, escape, and the subversive joy of "straying from the path". At its core, my work forms a mosaic of memory and becoming, a visual rewriting of my story.
am a figurative artist weaving folklore, fairy tales, and personal
iconography into rich visual worlds. Rooted in oil painting, particularly
self-portraiture, my practice also embraces driftwood, textiles,
and upcycled objects, chosen for their intimate nature and
life-worn tactility.
ARTIST STATMENT
Claire Moss (she/they) is a French-Chinese representational artist based in London, England.
Her work will next be exhibited in October 2025 as part of Breathing in an Infinite Space, a curated selling exhibition presented by Nurture and hosted by Frodshams Solicitors in support of Willowbrook Hospice.
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