Philip Moore (artist)

Philip Moore
Born1921
Manchester village, Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana
DiedMay 13, 2012
Lancaster village, Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana
NationalityGuyanese
Notable work1763 Coffij Monument

Philip Moore (b. 1921- d. 2012) was a self-taught Guyanese sculptor and painter known for designing the 1763 Monument in Georgetown, Guyana.[1] During his career, he held artist residencies at Livingstone College and Princeton University where he taught wood sculpture.[2][3] In 1941, he became a Grand Master of the Jordanite religion, and considered his faith to be an integral part of his practice and teaching.[3]

  1. ^ "Iconic Guyanese artist, sculptor Philip Moore dies at 90". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  2. ^ "Philip Moore: an appreciation – Moray House Trust". Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  3. ^ a b Roopnarine, Rupert (1996-11-01). "Philip Moore: It Takes a Village". Caribbean Beat Magazine. Retrieved 2023-01-07.