Julie Moore, With gratitude and love: postcards from the intersection of myth and memory

September 13 – October 8, 2025
Reception: Saturday, September 13, from 4-7pm

LightBox Photographic Gallery & Fine Printing
1045 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 468-0238
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm

Please join us for the artist opening reception on Saturday, September 13, from 4-7pm.

“With gratitude and love: postcards from the intersection of myth and memory” invites viewers into a contemplative space where personal recollections intertwine with universal narratives. Through this collection, I explore the profound emotional landscapes shaped by the stories we tell ourselves and the memories we hold dear, offering glimpses into moments of deep appreciation and affection.

Each piece in this series functions as a “postcard”—a distilled moment, a visual fragment designed to evoke rather than explicitly narrate. Just as a postcard carries a brief message across distances, this artwork bridges the gap between ‘my’ deeply personal and the collectively understood. I delve into how our individual experiences (memory) are often framed or echoed by larger cultural narratives (myth), revealing the enduring human quest for meaning and connection. My process involves layering and mixed media to visually represent the ephemeral nature of memory and the enduring power of myth, creating textures and forms that suggest both fragility and resilience. The choice of translucent materials and fragmented imagery is deliberate, aiming to capture the fleeting yet impactful essence of these “postcards,” inviting viewers to piece together their own interpretations.

My hope is that these “postcards” serve as catalysts for personal reflection, prompting viewers to consider their own intersections of myth and memory. I invite you to engage with each piece as a quiet conversation, allowing the visual language to resonate with your own experiences of gratitude and love, whether for people, places, or the very act of remembering. It is through this shared exploration that the work finds its fullest expression, fostering a sense of universal connection.

Ultimately, “with gratitude & love” is an homage to the intricate tapestry of human experience—a testament to the power of stories, both personal and collective, to shape our understanding of the world and our place within it. It is a heartfelt offering, celebrating the profound beauty found at the confluence of what we remember and what we believe, what we love and what we have lost.

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