Cecelia Moseley graduated from the University of Mississippi in May of 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in Sculpture. Over the next year, she spent time in Oxford, MS, working on public art pieces and building her portfolio through the Mississippi Children’s Museum in Meridian, MS, and the Yokna Sculpture Trail in Oxford, MS. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Fine Art in Sculpture at Louisiana State University.
Cecelia’s art is inspired by her personal journey with dyslexia. She wanted to bring awareness to others through her work that might be struggling with the same learning disability. At an early age, she recognized that as her peers excelled in traditional subjects, she had to learn these differently. Her artwork is an expression of the frustrations she overcame, and through it, she has created a new form of visual communication. Moseley expressed, “My struggles with dyslexia have strengthened my art in thinking of ways to explain how a young dyslexic child feels. I reflect on my past experiences growing up because I have learned to cope with the difficulties of reading since then.”
Cecelia collaborated with art councils, museums, and her art school to get her work out to the public. When asked about her future plans Cecelia explained, “Upon finishing school, I will continue to make public art pieces as well as pieces for galleries. Currently, she has work on display in Fondren in Jackson that people can purchase.
“Getting my masters is going to prepare myself as an artist in the real world. Doing undergrad in MS and grad in Louisiana I have two different art opportunities which has given me double the exposure and introduced me to two different networks. Without the arts councils and museums, my work wouldn't be the same. My networks would not be nearly as strong because they have reached more people than I would have on my own.”
Aside from networking, Cecilia explained how important social media is in connecting her art to the public. “Social media is important for the aspect of connecting with others to be an artist is to fully express yourself, but it's something different when it impacts others. For my work personally, social media is the best way for me to spread my mission as an artist in a personal way.” Networking is great for artist calls, exhibitions, etc are posted on social media from other states, so it's a great way to learn about opportunities to sell my art. Also, a great way to build your community of artists because once you are an artist you are in your own space, and it's important to be inspired through others' work- almost like a mentorship. It's awesome to see others ahead of you in their practice and that there are opportunities to be an established artist rather than a starving artist.” A recent project Moseley is working on is at Mud and Magnolia’s located in Tupelo, MS. She got connected with this project through her use of social media.
To keep with Cecelia’s journey check out her website and social media accounts!