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What
affect does Oregon have on an artist? We asked Oregon designer
Joy Light, who currently resides in Ashland.
"I
moved to Southern Oregon 16 years ago and began my journey into
silk painting. My passion for the craft has grown a small business,
a cottage industry, if you will. I am inspired by silk, an amazingly
soft, sensuous and durable fabric. I started painting silk in 1989
and have developed several lines that take their inspiration from
my love of life and passion for beauty. Nature is such a strong
and inspiring element here in Southern Oregon, the dawn light tinged
with rose, the glow of dusk on the hills surrounding our valley
home inspire me daily. In winter the mountains are often snow covered
or shrouded in misty clouds. Each collection is individually designed,
hand-painted, signed and dated as an original work of art. Every
design seeks to capture energy, enthusiasm and light! I pair inspired
vibrant colors with the flowing texture of silk to create beautiful
art for you to wear and display.”
Joy
Hand Painted Silk presents seasonally inspired art to wear and accessories
that offer an opportunity to escape from global fashion with handcrafted
work that hopes to inspire through light and bring a small amount
of joy into your life.
 Modern
luxury as simplicity, an escape from the dissonance of the industrial
and media worlds into a world of peace and harmony. The beauty of
this work is that it is for wearing.
In the wearing it finds its final purpose; transforming the wearer
with its light, channeling human energy into a unique presence.
Bringing pleasure from the eye to the heart.
Each piece has its own personality, a life of its own, channeled
by the artist into our world.
Light is the essence of the work, the silk dyed, wrapped, steamed,
and unfurled into its final form.
Even to the artist, the work reveals itself.
That is the mystical quality of the craft - Light flowing through
and around.
We hope you find as much pleasure in this work as the artist has
enjoyed bringing it to you.
Find Joy Silks in Ashland at Heart & Hands and Ashland Art Works
Gallery.
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