ABOUT INDEE MOSS (b. 1981)

Indee Moss is a contemporary American artist whose work is rooted in a unique blend of scientific curiosity and artistic expression. With a background as a scientist, Indee's art is a dedicated exploration of the intricate details of the natural world—the very "why" behind nature's design.

This perspective is evident in her realistic portrayals of animals, florals, and trees. While a camera captures detail as a matter of fact, Indee's art captures it as a form of appreciation. The unique patterns of a tiger's stripes, the delicate veins on a petal, or the weathered texture of a bark are not just visual elements; they are a record of life, a story of an individual.

In contrast, her landscapes, whether abstract or realistic, are a departure from this meticulous detail. They are a space to explore emotion and sensation, capturing the feeling of a place rather than its precise reality. This duality between her detailed, observational work and her loose, expressive landscapes creates a dynamic and cohesive body of work.

Born and raised in Sri Lanka and the U.K., and now based in the U.S., Indee's diverse life experiences have culminated in an artistic practice that invites viewers to slow down, look closely, and find a deeper connection to the quiet beauty and rich complexity that surrounds us.

INDEE’S RESUME

ARTIST'S STATEMENT 

My artistic practice is a bridge between scientific observation and artistic expression. With a background in the sciences, I am deeply drawn to the intricate details of the natural world. My realistic work—whether it's an animal's unique markings, the veins on a leaf, or the weathered texture of a bark—is a meticulous form of appreciation, a way of exploring the individual story and history of my subjects. In contrast, my abstract and expressive landscapes offer a space to capture feeling and sensation, creating a dialogue between the analytical and the emotional. Through my art, I invite viewers to pause and look more closely, finding a deeper connection to the quiet beauty and complexity that exists all around us.

MEMBERSHIPS

Pastel Society of Maine (service: website manager, 2025-Present)

Iowa Pastel Society (service: online demonstration technology support, 2025 - present)

Octagon Center for the Arts

EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS

2025

Group Exhibition - “Expecting”, “Return to Bar Harbor”, and “Tiger”, Iowa Pastel Society’s Fairfield Juried Show at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, Iowa

Juried Selection - “Expecting” and “Return to Bar Harbor”, Iowa Pastel Society’s annual juried exhibition “Glorious Pastels 2025”

Juried Selection - “Expecting”, 2025 Iowa State Fair Fine Arts Show.

Juried Selection - "Return to Bar Harbor", 2025 Pastel Society of Maine's 25th Annual Open Juried Exhibition "Pastels Only".

2024

Journal Publication - "Morning Dreams", Artists Magazine 3rd Annual Artists to Watch Art Competition article “Breaking Out”, November/December 2024 issue. Click to view article section. 

Second Place - "Morning Dreams", Artists Magazine 3rd Annual Artists to Watch Art Competition, Abstract/Experimental Category.  

Group Exhibition - "New Beginnings", 2024 Annual Members' Show, Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames, IA

2018

Group Exhibition - "Butterfly", Photography Show, Reiman Gardens, Ames IA