THE BEAUTY
WITHIN ‘LONE’
Astoria gallery exhibit puts focus on solitary work
BY CAROLYN HOARD
If You Go
‘L
one,” a photography
exhibit by Jody Miller,
is on view now at Light-
Box Photographic Gallery in
Astoria . Miller has lived in
Astoria part-time for 15 years.
Her photographic collection
features images sensing the
power and emotion of being
alone as a state of mind and
a state of being. The images
in the show are photos Miller
took alone that convey a feel-
ing of loneliness.
Coast Weekend talked to
Miller about her work, process
and creating amid the pandemic.
Q: You started taking pho-
tos with the Kodak Brownie
at the age of 9 . Who gave you
your fi rst camera?
LightBox Photographic
Gallery
1045 Marine Drive, Astoria
Gallery viewing hours:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday 12 p.m. to
5 p.m. or by appointment.
A: My parents gave me that
camera. My father was a very
gifted photographer and they
gifted me with that camera at 9
and I drove them crazy with it.
Q: You’ve described pho-
tography as a “solitary pro-
cess.” Can you elaborate on
that?
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Carolyn Hoard
Photographer Jody Miller stands next to her favorite piece on display
at LightBox Photographic Gallery.
Jody Miller
‘Corner Coff ee,’ by Jody Miller, is one of the photos on display at LightBox Photographic Gallery.
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