Joy Map is the culmination of data from June, July, and August 2023 wherein I intentionally sought and tracked the joyful moments of each day. That joy is represented as 676 shards of "sea glass," with the majority of them being unique pieces of fabric. Some pieces came from friends with whom I shared a particular joy which ranged from time outdoors, movement, creating, self-care, skill building, entertainment, new experiences, and the mundane. This quilt is a meaningful representation of sweet memories, being fully present, sisterhood, trying new things, and empowerment to seek joy daily, even when life is hard. I hand-cut the pieces to have sharp lines with softened edges to emulate the tumbled look of sea glass and gave special attention to the transitions between color groups.
