Adam Moe

They want an artist’s statement. Tell us something about yourself
and your inspiration, they say.

That, of course, would imply that I consider what I’m doing an art.
I’m not too sure that it is or isn’t.

I don’t draw well, and my world view is pretty small. If you’re
looking for some sort of deep, meaningful message, you might try
somewhere else. You may think that I’m an artist, but it’s up to
you to call me one. You didn’t hear it from me.

In reality, I’m just a guy who accidentally found out that he likes
to do embroidery and who found a cheap and plentiful canvas material
in used neckties.

Sure, I’m branching out into making some decorative patches. I
guess those could be considered some kind of art.

Don’t ask me. I just make the things.

Here’s what I know. When I wear my ties out to dinner or to work or
whatever, they get noticed and they make people smile. Sometimes
they even ask where I got my tie.

I think that’s cool.

I also play the ukulele, which isn't very cool. But sometimes, the
truth hurts.

Featured 5/09/2006