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And in That Moment
Dream I
Aunna Moriarty (she/her)
“And in That Moment Dream I (I-V)”
Digital Photo on Lustre (framed)
18” x 12”
2018
$450 per photo (series of 5) Contact: Gallery@Makeshiftproject.com
Dream II
Aunna Moriarty (she/her)
“And in That Moment Dream II (I-V)”
Digital Photo on Lustre (framed)
18” x 12”
2018
$450 per photo (series of 5) Contact: Gallery@Makeshiftproject.com
Dreams happen in just a few seconds but can feel like an eternity and often haunt me throughout my day. Almost every morning, I wake up disoriented, saying “I had a really strange dream last night”, feeling like my reality has been misplaced. My work is influenced by feminine archetypes as well as mental health issues and is often reflective of my own personal narrative as an artist living with Bipolar and OCD. Treatment is about process, process, process. By constructing sets and performing in my work, I am able to investigate and process how my unfinished thoughts, called day residues, manifest during sleep. Dreams are my signifier that my mind never rests. And in That Momentallows me to materialize my distorted experiences of people, places, colors, and time. This project is not meant to be a literal translation of dreamland as there are often missing pieces and interruptions throughout the night but rather, it seizes the lingering emotions and disturbances released from these ephemeral moments
Dream III
Aunna Moriarty (she/her)
“And in That Moment Dream III (I-V)”
Digital Photo on Lustre (framed)
18” x 12”
2018
$450 per photo (series of 5) Contact: Gallery@Makeshiftproject.com
Dream IV
Aunna Moriarty (she/her)
“And in That Moment Dream IV (I-V)”
Digital Photo on Lustre (framed)
18” x 12”
2018
$450 per photo (series of 5) Contact: Gallery@Makeshiftproject.com
Artist Bio: Residing in the Seattle area, Aunna Moriarty is a photographer and model, with a primary focus on fashion and performance. Her work is influenced by feminine archetypes and mental health issues and is often reflective of her own personal narrative as an artist living with Bipolar and OCD. Aunna uses fashion and set design as a means to investigate the human temperament. She has a deep curiosity of textiles, color theory, lighting, and a love affair with vintage wear. Aunna is a graduate of the BFA in Photography program at Seattle University and is passionate about education in the arts
Explosions in My Heart
Stephanie Lara (she/her)
“Nothing Feels Better”
Archival Pigment Print
11x14”
2018
NFS
Color, motion, and nature- nothing is more familiar than this. Something we’re not all so familiar with is the sudden loss of someone. We’re not taught how to respond, react, and continue with our routines. The combination of organic motion, seasonal colors, and my honest words inspired me to grieve creatively. In doing so, I combined and mixed instant film with other photographic elements that figuratively illustrate my exploration of grief, existence and bring my words to life. The use of these photographic elements and words speaks to the blend of emotions of loving someone dear and them not knowing as their soul departs their body.
Stephanie Lara (she/her)
“If I Say I Love You”
Archival Pigment Print
11x14”
2018
NFS
Stephanie Lara (she/her)
“Pink Noise”
Archival Pigment Print
11x14”
2019
NFS
Stephanie Lara (she/her)
“Time On You”
Archival Pigment Print
11x14”
2021
NFS
Stephanie Lara (she/her)
“My Truest Words”
Archival Pigment Print
11x14”
2021
NFS
Artist Bio:
Stephanie Lara is a photographer based in Seattle. She received a BFA in photography from Seattle University and has earned an Associate’s degree in Journalism from Fullerton College. Her work is inspired by visual storytelling with a focus on the preservation of culture, nature, and the combination of organic and authentic expression and performance.