Cool people are always stopping in to Curt's.
Meet artist Fran Joy. She's an interesting women who does her work at the intersection of art and social justice. Here are some of her thoughts about her work and about life.
"The purpose behind my work is to show the power, strength, and triumph of the human spirit. As I witness the loss of life and humanity through out the world, I am drawn to those who believe that the power of their faith and the strength of their character are what truly matters and will make a difference in the lives of those they share the planet with. In my own spiritual journey, heavy losses have made each blessing standout as more meaningful and relevant to who I have become.
In my portraits, I emphasize the eyes—windows into the soul that reveal the impact of their experiences. Some may be powerful icons like Mandela, Obama, or Maya Angelou. Others are simply meant to convey a message that I hope people will stop for a moment to think about. Other works include custom hand painted wall mounts on wood and tribal masks and images on canvas. "
Who is Fran?? She's a local Evanston artist working in oil pastels and acrylics. She currently serves on the Evanston Arts Council and Art and Business Committee. She also sits on the board of the YEA foundation (Young Evanston Artists). She’s currently working on an exhibit to be displayed at Garrett Theological Seminary on Northwestern’s campus for Black history month.
