Dallin Moe: Turning Emotion Into Art That Speaks

What If Your Struggles Could Become Art? This Painter Shows How.

Meet Dallin Moe, a painter whose art is often intertwined with emotion and transformation. For Dallin, painting can be a way to process the overwhelming feelings of life. He describes art as his way of taking control of emotions that might otherwise weigh him down—transforming them into tangible proof of his experiences and a source of empowerment.

Dallin’s latest work explores themes of change, death, and rebirth, inspired by the shifting seasons and their parallels to human transformation. “Fall feels like the season of shedding and letting go,” he shares. His pieces juxtapose the fragility of new beginnings, symbolized by butterflies, with the raw truth of endings, a reflection of the constant cycles of life.

Beyond the canvas, Dallin’s journey has included letting go of structures that no longer fit him, like his ties to organized religion. He speaks candidly about the challenges of leaving a community that shaped much of his identity and the freedom he found in embracing his individuality. “Art gives me the space to express what’s uniquely mine. It’s a way of grounding myself in a world that often feels unseen.”

Dallin’s pieces dive deep into the parts of ourselves we often avoid—like social anxiety or feelings of discomfort—and turn them into something tangible and striking. His paintings invite viewers to confront these emotions, not with fear, but with curiosity and understanding. For Dallin, the process isn’t just about creating art; it’s about finding acceptance and growth through self-expression.

One piece he shared during our conversation was inspired by transformation—his take on the awkward, uncomfortable beauty of change, much like a chrysalis before it becomes a butterfly.

Dallin’s work embraces that in-between space: messy, raw, and full of potential. What makes his art stand out is its relatability; it feels like looking at a mirror for the soul, reminding us that even in those uncomfortable moments, there’s value and beauty to be found.