“MY MISSION IS TO PAINT THE SPACE BETWEEN REVELATION AND MYSTERY, DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM HOLLYWOOD’S GOLDEN ERA TO CREATE CONTEMPORARY WORKS THAT INVITE VIEWERS TO CONSTRUCT THEIR OWN NARRATIVES ABOUT THE COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BEAUTY, POWER, AND TRUTH.”

Brett Moffatt

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LUMINOUS SHADOWS: NAVIGATING HOLLYWOOD’S DUALITY THROUGH ART

Last week, I found myself transfixed by a particular frame from “The Women” (1939). The scene shows Joan Crawford’s character, Crystal, illuminated by that perfect MGM lighting—Bardwell & McAlister Fresnels positioned to create the signature…

DANGEROUS CURVES AHEAD

I’ve recently added some new and unpublished creations to my website, including the oil painting ‘A Hollywood Still Life’ and a series of eleven small watercolors. These watercolors served as maquettes, allowing me to explore…

RISE UP TRAILER

I expect the short film will be from 6 to 10 minutes long. My integrity to the film remains steadfast and it will be as long as it needs to be. This trailer is very…