Moore was raised in the midst of educators, nurturers and community activists and developed a deep interest in education and in the struggle of her people. In the 60's and 70's Moore grew up in the cultural wonderland and clamor of Manhattan, the community spirit of the Bronx, and the serenity of the undeveloped suburbs of Long Island. Most influential to her artisitic development, was Harlem of the 70's and 80's.
Complementing her formal and cultural education were influencing artists: first and foremost is her mentor the late, and renown Romare Bearden, and artist most celebrated for his collages depicting Black life. Other major influences were Jacob Lawrence, Ben Shahn, Hans Belmar, Japanese printmakers and ancient African sculptors.
Her collage work is a mastery of symbolism, purpose and power inspired by struggle, beauty and love, bith personal and universal. Moore believes that the mission of the artist is to nourish the soul, uplift the spirit and apply truth to the mind. Expounding on her philosophy, she says, "Art is a journey, a spirituality, a creative exploration of self, of life , of God to be wholly shared with humanity."
Moore has been a resident of Summerton, South Carolina since 1996 and is married to Minister Michael Change. She was most recently awarded grant funding from the SC Arts Commission to create a series called "Rural Relationships".
Moore is an active member of the SUMTER ARTISTS GUILD, the INDIVIDUAL VISUAL ARTISTS COALITION and THE NATIONAL COLLEGE SOCIETY.
Her work may be seen in the Sumter Artists Guild Annual Exhibition at the Sumter Gallery of Art where her work received Honerable Mention. Moore is artist of the month during October at the Sumter Gallery of Art. Moore's work may also be viewed at the Florence Museum through November and at the Stocker Center Gallery in Elyria, Ohio through November 16.