Joe F. Moss

Newark - Joe F. Moss, age 85, of Newark, DE, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Born in Kincheloe, WV on January 26, 1933, he was the son of the late Thomas R. and Audra (Frazier) Moss. Joe was a sculptor, painter and multi-media artist whose work has been widely exhibited and collected.

Joe graduated in 1955 from West Virginia University with a Bachelor's degree in Art and went on to receive his Master's degree in Art in 1960. After graduating, he taught art at West Virginia University. In 1970, he joined the faculty of the University of Delaware's Art department and started the sculpture program. He focused his work on studying acoustics and creating interactive environmental auditory sculptures. The recognition of this work led to an invitation and appointment as an Artist Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Center for Advanced Visual Studies. After 29 years, Joe retired as a Professor Emeritus from University of Delaware.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Daphne Moss; his children, Marc Moss of Red Hook, NY, Eric Moss of Baltimore MD, and Keith Moss of Newark, DE; his step children, Erik Brauner of Seattle, WA, and Kaaren Burnett of Salem, OR; and his sisters, Betty Moss of Bensalem, PA and Elaine Kinzer of Buena Vista, VA; and 11 grandchildren.

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Published by The News Journal on Nov. 18, 2018.

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Susan Emblen Mulholland

November 1, 2020

I was an Elementary Education major with a minor in Speech and Drama at West Virginia in 1961-65. I was required to take an Art Appreciation course with joe and it changed my life in many ways. I found that I enjoyed all aspects of art history as taught by him and after I graduated and ever since I have traveled the world with art history as my guide. I taught from 1965 to 1998 and I encorporated art in every classroom. I was in the regular classroom for seven years, began a program of 3,4, and five year olds in a H.S. Parental Training and Early Childhood Class, and the rest of the years were in a Pull Out Gifted Program in Pennsylvania and Saudi Arabia.His influence in one course was my starting point. I also saved up $95.00 to buy my first art original from him for my parents the first Christmas home that year! I did not let him know this before he died and I regret that.

Richard McCann

September 17, 2019

I knew Joe for many years as a student and then later as a friend working for him at his house. I recently stopped by to visit and found out he had passed away. As a sculptor Joe taught me to weld and taught me many interesting ways to make art. As a young man I did not fully understamd the sheer depth of his art and only now am I starting to finally see the light so to speak. I find a fascinating relationship with sound metal time and space. I recently had some dreams about such things and I like to think it was Joe's spirit talking to me from the beyond. .

Roy Wilson

December 5, 2018

Joe was a painter, sculptor, teacher and friend to those of us that made the Art Department at Delaware our home, however briefly. Joe exhibited nationally, but always had time for students. Joe led by example, and build a sculpture program that encouraged innovation, craftsmanship, and determination, qualities he brought to his own work.

He was first a mentor, and then a friend for 40 years. I will miss him deeply and extend my sympathy to Daphne, Marc, Eric, Keith and the rest of the family.

Jim Martin

December 3, 2018

Daphne,
Joe's auditory sculpture, with his enthusiastic description of the effect of angles and of scale, left fond memories with me. I think of him when I see his sculpture at the Delaware Art Museum. My condolences to you and to your extended family.

Ann Boyd

November 20, 2018

We hold dear, the many fun and wonderful memories of our favorite West Virginia artiste Joe Moss.
His talent was astounding and our favorite work of Joe's is the lovely home he built with his family.
Heartfelt condolences to everyone he left behind.

Henry Gould

November 17, 2018

Joe Moss was extraordinary. I have several of his paintings and sketches at home. I Hadn't seen him for some years. I send sincere sympathy to all his family. May his name be a blessing. R.I.P. 'West Virginia Moon' Joe

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