2. Exhibition Statement
Joy is defined as a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. The use of color
and subject/location seem to have a large impact upon whether or not a
piece is considered joyful. For example, a painting of the sun in comparison
to a dungeon or cave could be considered joyful.
Bright colors in particular have an influence on the emotions a painting might
give off, such as bright blue, yellow, red, or green hues. The use of positive
emotions and specific types of action take part in defining joy within a work
as well – outstretched arms, smiles, embraces, and jumping are examples of
this.
Many of these traits can be found in the following works of art, which
collectively utilize location, color, facial expression, and action to express a
feeling of joy.
13. Image Resources
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Twisted With Joy - Abstract D'Oyley [oil on canvas]
Joy in The Morning - Deanna Jaugstetter [oil painting]
Life is Good - Rebecca Rees [watercolor, prisma pencils and ink pen]
A Child's Joy - George Lenz [Photoshop]
You are my sunshine - Dianne Ilka [Acrylic]
Put on a happy face - Bev Morgan [Watercolor]
Sunday Morning Euphoria - Vincent DiNovici [Digital Media]
Bottle Jazz - Leonid Afremov [Oil]
Send Happiness - Claudia Smaletz [Oil Pastel]
Sunshine Blues - Rischelle Brooks [acrylic and impasto]
