LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — Laguna Art Museum presents Andy Moses: Into the Light, on view from March 21 through September 20, 2026. Spanning more than two decades of work, the exhibition traces Moses’s sustained investigation of light, perception and the dynamic relationship between abstraction and landscape.

“Moses’s paintings often invite multiple readings, the forms may suggest landscapes shaped by water and terrain, while remaining grounded in abstraction through color, surface and structure”, said Julie Perlin Lee, Director of Laguna Art Museum.

“Rather than prioritizing one interpretation, Moses allows both to coexist, using paint as the primary means of exploring how light and space are experienced.”

Raised in coastal Los Angeles, Moses developed an early interest in the effects of natural light. After studying and working in New York during the 1980s and 1990s, he returned to Venice, California, where light again became central to his practice. Since that time, Moses has continued to refine his approach, including the use of curved and concave painting surfaces that subtly affect how viewers encounter the work.

Moses’s practice is often discussed in relation to Southern California’s Light and Space movement, though his work remains firmly rooted in painting. His use of color and scale has also been compared to artists such as Mark Rothko and Morris Louis, as well as earlier painters including Claude Monet and J.M.W. Turner, whose work emphasized observation and atmosphere.

Andy Moses: Into the Light focuses on work from the past twenty years and reflects Moses’s ongoing interest in how paintings shape visual experience. The exhibition encourages close looking and consideration of how surface, form and light influence perception.

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Founded by local artists in 1918, Laguna Art Museum has celebrated California art and culture at the heart of the community for over a century. The museum offers a welcoming space for artists, donors, members and visitors, each bringing unique energy that drives its mission forward. As “Your Museum,” Laguna Art Museum builds on a legacy of inspiring creativity, sustainability and reflection on California’s natural environment through exhibitions, events and educational programs. The museum presents exhibitions that highlight the California experience and is home to the annual Art + Nature. With each visit, Laguna Art Museum invites people from near and far to join in its journey of community, art and environmental awareness. For more information, please visit LagunaArtMuseum.org and follow the museum on social media:

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