Monument to Joy

Clear polycarbonate, colored vinyl decals, steel
26 Flowers: 3 and 2 x 2 feet
2 Stelea: 8 x 3.5 feet
2024

New Public Artists Fellowship through UrbanArt Commission
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Monument to Joy The Parakeet of Happiness
Monument to Joy 1
Monument to Joy Flowers 1
Monument to Joy Butterfly Quilt Pattern Design
Monument to Joy Flowers 2
Monument to Joy Flower 3
Monument to Joy Flower 1
Monument to Joy Flower 2
Monument to Joy Flowers 3

Creating an energetic and uplifting entrance to the building, these sculptures serve as a monument to joyful, personal experiences in the artist’s life. Two large sculptures, modeled after ancient monuments called stelae, express delight in the natural world through a stylized, visual language. An heirloom quilt, made by the artist’s grandmother, inspired the vibrant flower sculptures and recurring shapes throughout the work.

Monument to Joy Print

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