Frank Moore (1953-2002) was a visual artist, naturalist, and AIDS activist known for his ornately framed highly imaginative and detailed paintings on environmental destruction, consumerism, biogenetics, homosexuality and the impact of AIDS.

The Gesso Foundation was created in accordance with the wishes expressed in the will of the acclaimed artist Frank Moore, who died in 2002. The Foundation’s purpose is twofold: to preserve, protect, and expand awareness of Frank Moore's art; and to support non-profit organizations devoted to the arts, social justice, environmental or AIDS-related causes.