Fritz Liedtke’s Crossroads at Trinity Cathedral

June 28-August 28, 2025
First Thursday Reception and Artist Talk: August 7, 5-7pm
Talk begins at 5:30pm

Trinity Cathedral
147 NW 19th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Artist Fritz Liedtke Explores the Terrain of Faith and Transformation in Crossroads

In his new exhibition Crossroads, artist Fritz Liedtke explores how belief shapes identity—and what happens when it begins to shift. Through three new series—Sacred, Lost, and The Weight of History—he reflects on how faith helps us endure, opens us to others, and transforms us through loss and transformation.

Through a fusion of photography, encaustic, and mixed media, Liedtke constructs richly layered works that often borrow from the visual language of traditional religious iconography, while reimagining them in unconventional, contemporary forms. His materials and methods are as textured as the themes themselves: wax, gold leaf, photographic prints, paper, and embedded objects create surfaces that feel at once ancient and intimate.

These works do not offer easy answers. Instead, they ask searching questions: What does it cost to cling to a belief? How do we love people different than ourselves? When belief begins to unravel, what might we lose, discover, and become in the process? How does anyone endure discrimination, oppression, displacement, and still carry on — even today?

In Crossroads, Liedtke maps out a deeply personal—yet universally resonant—journey through doubt, reverence, memory, and meaning. It is an invitation to pause, reflect, and perhaps recognize a bit of our own story in the layers.

Join Fritz for the First Thursday Reception and Artist Talk:

Fritz will talk about the process of making this work, the stories behind the 3 projects, and give a guided tour with lots of time for Q&A.

August 7, 5-7pm. Talk begins at 5:30pm.

Trinity Cathedral
147 NW 19th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Open Viewing Hours:

During the week, viewing times are: Sundays 8:30 am-12:00 pm; Tuesdays–Thursdays 10:00 am-3:00 pm

The show is located in the beautiful, historic Trinity Cathedral, in NW Portland: 147 NW 19th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Enter through the central courtyard to the front door and ring the buzzer. The host at the Welcome Center will let you in.

Learn more here: https://www.fritzliedtke.com/b…