Milan Photo Fair
March 20th-23rd 2025

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be part of the Alta Vista Arts group exhibition at the Milan Photo Fair this March. Your support will help me showcase transformative visual art that explores human connection to a broader international audience. I deeply believe that art is medicine—capable of healing and transforming lives. Together, we can bring the healing power of art to those who need it most.

“Chasing Fog : Learning How To Breathe”

My work delves into the delicate balance between presence and absence, exploring themes of intimacy, loss, and the unspoken connections that unite us. At the Milan Photo Fair, I’ll showcase a curated selection of one-of-a-kind Polaroid photographs from my ongoing series Chasing Fog: Learning How to Breathe, which transforms personal experiences into visual poems through self-portraiture, still life, and metaphor.

Using a vintage Polaroid SX-70 and hand-stitching red thread onto select pieces, I embrace the tactile, intimate qualities of analogue and handmade processes. These images, created during travels to Morocco, Paris, Italy, and my home in Los Angeles, each carry a story embedded within them.

With a 7-foot wall, this will be the largest collection of Polaroids I’ve exhibited from Chasing Fog. I plan to show 1-2 larger prints, including The Stitched Heart (pictured above), which embodies themes of heartbreak, resilience, and connection.

A selection of images from the Capturing Breath Collection

Exhibition Expenses*

Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference. Let’s bring this work to life together.

• Large Photographs Printing and Framing ($1200)

• Polaroid Framing ($1100)

• International Art Shipping ($2,000)

• Flights ($1,800)

• Accommodation (5 nights) ($1,500)

• Insurance and Misc Travel Expenses ($1000)

Total Estimated Exhibition Budget: $8600.00

*all quotes above are estimates based on research and may be higher or lower based on the time I book flights and accommodations etc.

Timeline for Funding and Preparation

To ensure my work is ready in time for the Milan Photo Fair, I need to meet the following key deadlines:

• Polaroid Framing: I need to get the Polaroids to the framer the week of January 27th, so your support will help me get them framed and ready for the exhibition.

• Prints: I’ll be printing the larger photographs the week of January 27th, and the prints will need to go to the framer right after.

• Flights & Accommodation: I need to book my flights and accommodations as soon as possible before prices rise.

• Artwork Shipping: I must arrange the international shipping of the framed artwork as soon as the framing is completed.

• Crating: Once the work is framed, I’ll need to crate it for transport.

• Shipping Deadline: Artwork must be shipped by mid to late February to ensure it arrives on time and to allow for any potential delays at customs.
  

Every donation helps meet these vital steps and ensures the exhibition can happen smoothly.
Thank you for your generosity and support

Support Tiers

Visionary Patron ($2,500+)

• Limited edition 20x24" signed print from the exhibition

• 1-hour photo session in Los Angeles (Valued at $1,200)

• Private virtual studio visit and artwork discussion

• Access to all self-paced online courses

• VIP exhibition preview access with me on zoom from Milan

• Virtual artist talk access

• Personalized thank you video

• Name recognition on website

Art Advocate ($1,000)

• Limited edition 16x20" signed print

• Access to all self-paced online courses

• Virtual artist talk access

• Name recognition on website

• Personal thank you note

Exhibition Supporter ($500)

• 8x10" signed print

• Name recognition on website

• Personal thank you note

Friend of the Arts ($100)

• Personal thank you note

• Name recognition on website

Art Enthusiast ($20)

• Digital thank you postcard

• Name recognition on website

• Exhibition updates via email

Community Supporter ($5)

• Digital thank you note

Open Support (Any Amount)

• For those who simply wish to support the exhibition without receiving anything in return, you can contribute any amount that feels right to you. Your generosity helps bring this work to an international audience.

How to Contribute

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Contact support@catherinejust.com
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Once you’ve made your donation I’ll connect with you via email and discuss your Photograph, Private Virtual Art Studio Visit, Photo Sessions and/or Access to Self Paced Courses. The photo session may be scheduled anytime in 2025. Prints will be signed, dated, and shipped by July 2025. Self Paced Courses will be delivered through email by March 30th, 2025.

About the Artist
Catherine Just is a Los Angeles-based visual artist whose work delves into the connection between the metaphysical and emotional realms. Her art practice reflects a deep curiosity about the human condition—exploring relationships, connection, intimacy, love, loss, and the spaces in-between words.

Catherine holds a BFA in Conceptual Photography, Film, and Video from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and apprenticed with Miguel Ruiz, Toltec Teacher from Mexico and author of The Four Agreements. Both experiences are integral to her artistic approach.

Her work has been featured on the cover of National Geographic Magazine, in O Magazine, and exhibited internationally in France, Australia, and the United States. Notable venues include Les Rencontres d'Arles, Chateau de LaLande, Newspace Center of Photography, OFFUS Gallery, and the Los Angeles Center of Photography.

The Milan Photo Fair marks Catherine's first exhibition in Italy, introducing her work to a fresh and diverse audience.

Catherine also teaches online courses, leads retreats in France, and offers photo sessions worldwide.

For additional information or questions about supporting this exhibition, please contact: support@catherinejust.com