About the Item

Raven on Pine Snag

2026

Considered the most intelligent birds, ravens display high learning ability and use of logic for solving problems and have even been taught to count.

Oxidized steel botanical.

Ready to hang indoors or out.

Each panel is signed by the artist and varies slightly due to the natural oxidized finish which will evolve over time.

15.5 x 6", 1/16" steel (16ga)

About the Artist

Since establishing the studio in 2010, Daniel Moore has developed a multidisciplinary practice centered on steel fabrication, sculptural design, and the transformation of industrial materials into work that responds to landscape, architecture, and public space.

Moore grew up in Iowa City, Iowa, and attended the University of Iowa, where he earned a BFA in Graphic Design and Photography. His education continues to inform his approach to sculpture. Graphic design contributes an emphasis on composition, proportion, line, and visual communication, while photography has shaped his sensitivity to light, framing, perspective, and the relationship between an artwork and its surroundings. His early experience working in graphic design ultimately led him toward a more physical form of making after being downsized from a corporate design position.

The landscapes of the American Southwest have become an important source of inspiration. After moving to Arizona, Moore developed a sustained interest in the region's botanical forms, geological structures, intense sunlight, and expansive desert environments. Experiences hiking, backpacking, and mountain biking throughout Arizona have provided a direct and physical understanding of the landscape that informs both his imagery and his approach to site-specific work.

In recent years, Moore has increasingly focused on public art, completing 16 public art projects over the past decade. His work ranges from intimate architectural panels to large-scale sculptures and site-specific installations. His work has also been commissioned and developed for civic, educational, recreational, and institutional environments.

At the core of Moore's practice is a belief that art can make people look more closely at the places they inhabit. Whether drawing from the structure of a desert plant, the mechanics of a scientific object, or the changing qualities of light and shadow, his work seeks to transform familiar materials and ideas into experiences that encourage observation, curiosity, and connection.

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