30" x 30"

Digital Art on Canvas

2021

As I shifted my mindset from happiness as a default goal, I found myself mystified by the idea that joy was a sense of peace and appreciation that extends beyond fixed instances and reasons. Joy, it seemed to me, was a condition of the heart that could be reached regardless of the subjective quality of our experiences. Joy also seemed significantly harder to experience than happiness, as it is found deep in the essence of our existence and seems to have a holy or sacred purpose. In creating Joy Portal I created a visual experience that would remind my soul that joy was an intentional choice I could always make.

Intended Placement: Use this piece in spaces and rituals aimed at grounding and connecting with joy throughout the day.