Judy Sutton Moore

Public Art, Sculpture / Installation, Visual / Media

The center of Judy's artistic designs is the innovation of site-specific artwork with a client-oriented approach. Innovation in the design context, use of natural light, symbolism, and deep meaningfulness are hallmarks of my work. She has specialized in creating works of art that communicate and commemorate specific stories, narratives, and historical celebration dates. Judy believes the foundation for public artworks celebrates the rich culture and tells a unique story about history and people. Her images demonstrate a keen sense of appropriateness in concept and design for a project and her adherence to site/client-community-centered work philosophy.

About the Artist

Judy's professional background includes an MA and an MFA in 3D design/sculpture. Over 35 years in public art installations and construction management have provided skills critical to any significant public art project. Her public artworks are on college campuses, city parks, county parks, community centers, and private developments. Judy has worked with developers, city officials, county officials, federal agencies, and departments in the USA. Her passion and professionalism for managing sizeable public art projects have also taken her to other countries like Australia, Argentina, Canada, England, and Ukraine.

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Artist's Statement

Judy Sutton Moore specializes in unique, large-scale, three-dimensional site-specific public art encompassing design, fabrication, full management, and installation of her works. She intends to provide visual stimulation and provoke thought and dialogue amongst the viewers while creating art that strengthens a community’s identity. The interplay of “light with the line” is at the forefront of her work, with the defining line of stylized shapes and edges emphasizing highly polished metals and resins. Her expertise in 3D design, construction, and the utilization of the sun as a design element undergirds the creation and management.

Featured Work

Photos

The Butterfly Tree emblematically rises from the seeds once planted in the community garden and rejoices in the community growth and the breaking of old bonds and in the creating of new lives. The Butterfly Tree is on the migratory path of the Monarch Butterfly.

Note the reflected butterfly on the wall of the Aquatic Center. Representative of the flight of the butterflies on their migration.

The Guardians is an emblem of a community’s protection and commitment to its members.
The Guardians is an abstraction of the willow oak leaf and is a tribute to the 150yr old willow oak tree that symbolizes the community of Brandywine. Each day at 1:10 pm, a sliver of sunlight will pass between the two halves of the “leaf” and point to the willow oak tree.

The Windows on Arts Alley are designed in coordination with the revitalizing of an alley into a pedestrian-friendly outdoor market. The structures reflect the industrial history of the area with the new bright colors of the future.

The Takoma Trees @ Grant Ave form the main gateway to their central park. Takoma Park is a small closely-knit community dedicated to the preservation of its trees. If you look closely, you will find the birds of Takoma Park.

PLANET WALK is a major commissioned project. NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center joined with the Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails, Anne Arundel County, and the State of Maryland to create a project that will enable the County's residents to stroll, bike or rollerblade through the solar system. Spectrum was the first of 10 sculptures and is the sculptural essence of the sun.

Booking

Alec Simpson
Countywide Arts Coordinator
Arts and Cultural Heritage Division
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Prince George's Department of Parks and Recreation 7833 Walker Drive, Suite 200
Greenbelt, MD 20770
301-446-3237 Voice
301-892-0348 Mobile
301-446-3233 FAX
301-446-6802 TTY
Molline Jackson
Planning director’s Special assistant Coordinator Public Art Review Panel Montgomery County Planning Department 8787 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-495-4573
Suzan E. Jenkins
Chief Executive Officer
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County 801 Ellsworth Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910-4438
301-565-3805 x23
301-565-3809fax