Joy Redstone
Years ago, I experienced a bereavement that brought me to my knees. I began to gather tiny items and arranged them in patterns that mirrored my inner world. I use natural objects because I find much solace walking—what I see tethers me to the here and now. I invite you to the patterns within the patterns. Light illuminates my path, and natural objects leap into my field of awareness, the spiral of a snail’s shell, the whirl of a burl, the mirror of mica. If you love the world enough, it reveals its resplendence. My love for the world deepens in response to every loss I have experienced.
Each piece tells a part of my story. Why is the question for those that have experienced trauma. Despite not knowing why, I chose to communicate that beauty permeates all we experience. When we experience the art together, we share an experience of communication. Liminality is important to me, as I straddle an existential divide, honoring death's power and loving every sweet moment of daily life.