DEAN MORAN

Dean Moran is a mixed media artist whose paintings of landscapes, geometric shapes, and therianthropic figures show the twisted interconnection between the environment and human consciousness. His background in graphic design and graffiti comes through in his use of color contrast and shapes. Many of his pieces juxtapose conspicuous yet delicate Japanese influence with the bold, black-inked lines of traditional American tattoo flash. 

A self-described over-thinker, Dean finds solace in bizarre imagery, drawing influence from dreams, existential dread, environmental destruction and mental torment. Marrying these darker themes with satirical concepts results in droll and deliberately confounding work. The viewer is left chuckling, but unsure why.

Growing up in New Jersey in the 80’s and 90’s, Dean recalls wandering unsupervised through the museum where his mother worked, soaking in the rotating exhibitions throughout his childhood. He now lives and works as an artist and carpenter on outer Cape Cod where the ocean plays a major role in most aspects of his life.