"Dancing in the Moonlight" by Jordan Parah was featured in the Art in Roanoke 2017 to 2018 temporary exhibition. On the application cover page for the exhibition, Parah wrote that her work is inspired by movement and nature. Parah connects contrasting forms, shapes, and colors harmoniously. “Dancing in the Moonlight” emphasized this with the idea that people are different, yet all are equal. That “every individual matters in creating a prosperous society.”

Stated in the "City in Motion- Elmwood Art Walk" webpage, the 9.5’ tall sculpture is made of painted steel and does seem to dance with its colorful curved sections. Parah describes her art work as “utilizing contrasting forms and colors constructed in a harmonious manner to create harmony out of diversity.”

About the artist:
Jordan Parah is a graduate of East Carolina University with a concentration in sculpture and a minor in Art History. She creates metal-fabricated sculptures using steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze. Her sculptures are in public and private collections throughout North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. Visit her website at www.parahdise.com

The fourth Art in Roanoke temporary exhibition which was from 2017 to 2018, presented nine pieces of various media with the theme “City in Motion.” This exhibition explored Roanoke’s continual progress, movement, and innovation. This exhibition was the second temporary show featured in Elmwood Park.

Sourced from:
City in Motion- Elmwood Art Walk (May 2017-Oct 2018)