MOONDANCE

Orbiting an average of 238,855 miles from Earth, the moon has been capturing the imagination of humankind throughout history. Being the closest celestial object to our home, it was long viewed as a divine, spiritual being to early civilizations. The moon has played a starring role in many cultures and influenced much of our daily life: calendars, languages, mythology and, of course, art. Artists have looked to the moon for guidance, from prehistoric cave paintings to Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night.

The moon has always been more to me than just a photography subject; our relationship goes way back. Ever since I was a child, I’ve been absolutely enamored with the moon. It seemed like every time I stepped outside, it made sure I was aware of its presence shining down on me. I had jewelry, temporary tattoos, tees and magazines that all bore its beautiful face. Gazing up at it brings me peace, encourages me to keep going when I feel down and reminds me always to have a curious mind. The moon knows and understands that it’s