Joy Iorvihi Is A Versatile Artist

Artists, Creatives 8/07/2020 by Akaafele

Her works take a critical view on social, political and cultural issues, often referencing traditional African history and culture as a source of inspiration and debate. Joy is particularly interested in using art as a way to restore our connection to our diminishing culture which we are fast leaving behind. She feels there is a sense of urgency for contemporary artists to document our cultural practices that in some cases are being abandoned.

She relies on our desires for beauty, design and aesthetics. While she uses a variety of materials and processes in each project, her methodology is quite consistent. She particularly enjoys painting with acrylic and oil but also uses found objects to produce mixed media pieces and installations.

Joy is skilled in video editing, graphic design and photography. She works with different media, such as acrylic, charcoal, pastel, oil, mixed media, found objects and installations. She has juried several art exhibitions and competitions.

Her works attempt to express an interplay of metaphorical themes, drawn from traditional folklore, music, fashion, dance and poetry. she uses lines and different African motifs to convey her ideologies, in forms that reference traditional African history and culture as well as for pure experimentation.

For Joy, art is evolving. It is an ever changing and intriguing course of action. The subject matter of each body of work determines the materials and forms of the work. Joy is a strong advocate for a safe environment and some of her works are centered on issues relating to the environment and climate change. She places value on every opportunity to refine her artistic skills and also takes on challenges that confront new art trends and practices. 

Joy is skilled in video editing, graphic design and photography. She works with different media, such as acrylic, charcoal, pastel, oil, mixed media, found objects and installations. She has juried several art exhibitions and competitions. She also uses her art as a tool for community engagement. Her works can be found in a myriad of public and private art collections in Nigeria and abroad. She lives and practices in Abuja, Nigeria.

Selected Exhibitions

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