Some of her works are large singular pieces. The excitement of these pieces to Joyce lies in the process of taking a piece of fabric, seeing what it suggests to her, and then developing it with painting, or printing, other fabrics and stitching. The result is her creative unique expression.
Another part of her artwork is interpretations of traditional quilt patterns. These patterns have been tried and found true for years by many quilters before her. Joyce tries to seek to understand these patterns, then break them apart and reassemble them in a way that makes a new composition. In the end, her personal vision of what is otherwise standard is the hallmark of these pieces.
In her Quilts she uses fabrics that she can dye, silk screen, and mono print. In addition, she will also choose commercially dyed fabrics. All are 100 % cotton. She will then combine these fabrics with an image in mind. Although the work is abstract and improvisational every cut is deliberate and every artistic decision is intentional. Joyce and her husband Mert call the Bay Area home these days. After graduation at RIT Joyce worked in the fashion industry in New York City before life took her to Southern California and then the Northwest before settling in San Francisco. Merton Goode, a highly respected anesthesiologist and seriously gifted golfer on the USGA Amateur circuit met on a blind date and they have been happily married now for the past fourteen years.
Joyce recalls her many friends from WHS, especially the art classes where she remembers the camaraderie and support her fellow classmates gave each other. "I think of so many talented and creative classmates that I knew like Kathi MaGuire and Michele Liss to name just two". Returning for our 40th reunion last year brought back a flood of good memories of good people that I was blessed to share my school experience with.
When asked about the progression of her work over the years Joyce shares: "these quilts are about different stages of my life, realizations I have had, and places I have been. I think any artist will tell you that when they invite you to view their work they are inviting you to see them in a more intimate way. You certainly know me better now because you have seen my work".
When asked about the progression of her work over the years Joyce shares: "these quilts are about different stages of my life, realizations I have had, and places I have been. I think any artist will tell you that when they invite you to view their work they are inviting you to see them in a more intimate way. You certainly know me better now because you have seen my work".
Over the past year in discussion Joyce and I discovered that we both consider "Secret O' Life" our favorite James Taylor song with the lyric "The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time" being so true. Joyce, you certainly make the most of the passage of yours and your creative expression and friendship are a gift to all of us.
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