Jackie Moffitt

My work has been an evolution that reflects my life as an artist, former public school teacher and mother of two. I have a passion for books and reading. Everyone has their favorite: a favorite author, a favorite quote, a favorite concept or theme. We all have our own individual reading journeys. Yet books have the power to connect us. Seeing someone reading a book you love is seeing a book recommend a person.

All my carvings are one of a kind and created with the intention of connecting with the beholder. Look carefully at the image and you will see words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs or pictures exposed on purpose. Although my books are bound, the process in which I carve my images leave the book and its pages connected as one solid piece. My process has evolved from many hours of experimentation and self-teaching.

Growing up as a military brat, I got to see the world. I was born in Northpole, Alaska. My family and I moved to Oklahoma, Saudi Arabia and eventually landed in Charlotte, NC where I graduated high school.

I attended the College of Charleston in South Carolina, earning degrees in Studio Art as well as Communication Studies in 2002.

I became a high school art teacher (2004-2012) in Cabarrus County, NC while attending UNC-Charlotte for my teaching certificate.

2017​ Featured Artist at Vane Galleries in Charlotte, NC from February-April