Often, surrounded in my studio by buckets and paper towels, I wonder what kind Freudian mistake has been made to turn me into a painter- Amy Sillman, On Color

The contemporary world is full of agony, disaster, grief, and pain. Climate change, losing control of our bodies, and war are just a few of our daily realities. Artists may walk into their studio and question their choice to create, if doing so even has meaning at all.

Radical Joy is the act nurturing one's own happiness, it can be used as the greatest combatant against global uncertainty. This kind of joy is not dependent on outside forces but is within us and within our control. When expressed, it can help us create a change and inspire others to do the same.

When the world is on fire, painting is an act of Radical Joy.

RADICAL JOY is an exhibition of…