Kolomon Moore

Behold the extraordinary works of a fascinating, little known artist. Due to the scarcity of biographical information available, many chronological and descriptive details surrounding the life of Kolomon remain unclear. It is thought he was the son of a Jew from Trieste, and several of his works (not visible in the site) present themes that recall the Holocaust. His collection, of remarkable breadth, seems to have been produced mostly in the 1930s and possibly throughout the following decades. His mundane subjects are portrayed through the artist’s perceptive and analytical eye. In several instances, his drawings are accompanied by the verses of Decadent poets, while evoking scenes reminiscent of Paris’ Folies Bergères and Cafés-Chantants in the Thirties. One cannot help but be impressed by his quick, steady and unmistakable strokes, which show no signs of editing whatsoever. His portrayal of men and women, whose features appear abrupt and elusive, recall images of lives plagued with sufferance. Striking is his depiction of the female nude, often in obscene poses. Prominent red touches stand out among the pieces’ overall boldness and highlight selected details. An erotic component is always present among his female subjects, at times represented in a disproportionate and rough-edged manner. The design structure of the bodies reveals the murkiness of the irrational and exposes the crafty, uncommon ghosts of Kolomon's obsessions. It is the sincerest revelation of an artist, of what disturbs and ignites him. His proficiency in caricature is demonstrated in his incredibly vivacious sketches and drafts. Kolomon's artistic career is a constellation of erotic cues, but the genre is decidedly figurative. His main "canvas" is a bisque-colored thin cardboard on which he sketches with a thick black crayon. Most drawing sheets measure 35x50 cm, but some measure 25x34 cm. His signature appears in printed capital letters (KOLOMON M.) and is further distinguished by a particular bottle and glass "logo" drawn near his name. There also appears a particular stamp or seal in blue ink.
 

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