Patrick Moya — Contemporary Art
Birth: Troyes, France
Training: Villa Arson, Nice
Movement: École de Nice, Digital Art, Immersive Art
Style: Pop, Figurative, Transmedia
Artistic Journey
Patrick Moya is a multifaceted artist from Nice who works with painting, sculpture, drawing, ceramics, and digital art. Since the 1980s, he has integrated his name and initials into his works, creating a recognizable style centered on identity and self-portrait. He is an active participant in the Nice Carnival, designing floats and giant heads, and regularly exhibits at the MAMAC in Nice.
In the 2000s, Moya began exploring digital art and virtual reality, notably with Moyaland, a 3D artistic universe on Second Life. There, he developed an interactive world where his characters and avatars evolve, blending pop art, bright colors, and immersive experimentation. His works often combine poetry, humor, and reflection on contemporary society and new technologies.
Major Works
Moya floats in the air (2002) – Floating figure in a colorful universe.
Leda and the Swan (2011) – Contemporary interpretation of the Greek myth.
Eiffel Tower - Negresco (2001) – Dreamlike fusion of two Nice icons.
VIP (2020) – Caricatured portrait symbolizing celebrity.
Style and Influences
Bright colors and exuberant forms, pop and figurative.
Exploration of identity through avatars and self-portraits.
Integration of new media: digital art and virtual worlds.
Recognition
Works held at the MAMAC in Nice and in international collections.
Creator of Moyaland, an interactive and immersive artistic universe.
Major participant in the Nice Carnival, blending tradition and artistic innovation.
