Joi Murugavell
Bio
Humour and play are integral in the life and art of Australian artist Joi Murugavell –a lesson she learned from her father as an elixir to life’s absurdities. Behind the laughs lies a desperate desire to understand her world– away from the influences of family, friends and culture. Like a string in a maze, her art is the process by which she navigates the layers she’s acquired along the way. Joi’s art is spontaneous, who’s characters frequently act out life experiences, capturing the beauty and pain of the human experience and the soul in flux.
Statement
"As an artist, my work is a celebration of the mundane, the everyday, and the seemingly insignificant in our lives. Through the exploration of concepts such as the sublime and the uncanny, I seek to transform the banal into something vibrant and full of life. My art is an invitation for viewers to discover their own truth and authenticity in the small details of their daily lives. Through the insertion of coded messages and personal references in my works, I hope to create a space for reflection and human connection. My aim is to inspire others to find beauty in the simple and the everyday, and to celebrate the joy of living in a world full of uncertainty and constant change..." Joi Murugavell
