Multidisciplinary artist b. Robert Moore drew as a child but didn’t start painting seriously until 2017, as a way to facilitate healing after struggling with addiction. He credits art with saving his life, which isn’t unusual for those who turn to creative pursuits as a balm in challenging times, but in Moore’s case, the output of his cathartic foray into painting eventually attracted the notice of art world insiders and collectors in Los Angeles, Chicago and other cultural hubs.

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His first solo show in 2023, “Out the Mud: A Black American Rite of Passage,” sold out at Thinkspace Projects in L.A. While Moore may not yet be a household name, his work is in the collections of people whose names you likely do recognize: television personality Gayle King, musician Lil Yachty, actress Taraji P. Henson and actor Taye Diggs, among others. You’ll also find his paintings in the Wright Collection and the collection of Joy Simmons.

Moore focuses on social justice and Black identity in his work, drawing on his own story and those of loved ones—his work is often........

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