Dear Grace by Jova draws inspiration from a heartfelt postcard, layering organic textures and computerized motifs to create a visual expression of memory and connection. The composition features sweeping strokes and abstract shapes, interwoven with calligraphic text that evokes the original message, yet is intentionally obscured, allowing the words to serve as a visual texture rather than a literal narrative. Hints of deep blue and black contrast against the aged background, adding depth and a sense of history, as if the piece carries echoes of the past.
The layers of text, inspired by the handwritten letter, create a dynamic interplay between the seen and the unseen, with faded words whispering across the surface. The organic forms and abstract motifs blend seamlessly, suggesting the fluidity of memory and the way fragments of the past can linger in the present. The artwork also incorporates a postal stamp from 1947, grounding the piece in a specific moment in time while allowing the abstract elements to transcend it.
In Dear Grace, Jova masterfully combines the old with the new, the personal with the universal, crafting a piece that invites viewers to engage with the textures of history and the emotions embedded within it. The artwork resonates with those who find beauty in layers of meaning, where each mark and stroke is an invitation to explore what lies beyond the surface.
