Nostalgia and Decay Meet Theatricality in Andrew Moore’s Dramatic Photos — Colossal

Known for his atmospheric photographs of landscapes, interiors, and urban centers that feel mysteriously locked in a not-so-distant past, Andrew Moore’s enigmatic images invite us into a slippage of time. Often—but not always—devoid of people, his scenes have a timelessness about them, as if they could have unfolded at any point over the past several decades. Sometimes it feels as though someone may have just walked by; others, it’s as if no one has viewed the scene for many years.

In his current solo exhibition, Theater, the artist’s photographs of grand staircases, aging stages, and box office ticket booths hearken to a bygone era before screens. Additional compositions featuring a bar, art restoration studio, and grand staircase in Cuba emphasize theatricality in architecture and design. Dreamy lighting, well-worn furnishings, and varying levels of decay invoke a distinct nostalgia.

Theater continues through March 21 at Jackson Fine Art.

A photograph of theater box seats in blue light
“Theater Boxes, Times Square Theater, New York” (1996), archival pigment print mounted to plexi, 50 x 40 inches
The interior of a bar with a green leather couch and numerous framed pictures on the wall
“Soul Bar, Augusta, GA” (2014), archival pigment print mounted to plexi, 50 x 40 inches
A photograph of a stairway inside of a theatre in Greensboro, Alabama
“Stairway to the Balcony, Opera House, Greensboro, AL” (2016), archival pigment print mounted to plexi, 60 x 50 inches
An aging, architectural staircase in Cuba
“La Guarida II, Havana, Cuba” (1998), archival pigment print mounted to plexi, 50 x 40 inches
The box office of a vintage theater
“Grand Luncheonette, New York” (1996), archival pigment print mounted to plexi, 50 x 40 inches
The interior of an art restoration studio with numerous historic framed pictures on the walls and shelves
“Restoration Studio, Academy of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Russia” (2002), archival pigment print mounted to plexi, 50 x 60 inches
A photograph of aging red theater seats
“Red Chairs Selwyn Theater, Times Square, New York” (1996), archival pigment print mounted to plexi, 50 x 40 inches
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