Known worldwide for her rounded, human-like figures, Joy Brown's work embodies quiet warmth, playful spirit, and a monumental yet approachable presence.

"My figures speak to me of that peaceful place in myself—calm, open, aware," Joy reflects. Her art carries the imprint of her childhood in Japan and the discipline of her apprenticeship in traditional Japanese wood-fired ceramics. For more than 40 years, working with clay has challenged and nurtured her, shaping an aesthetic grounded in simplicity, beauty, and process. Over time, her practice has expanded from vessels and animal forms to the human-scale bronzes and abstract wall reliefs she creates today.

For the past two decades, Joy has also been working in bronze, most recently producing larger-than-life figures in China for public spaces. Her forms—whether in clay or bronze—offer a tangible expression of an evolving inner life, rooted in the intimate relationship between artist, material, and fire.

This serene, reclining figure invites you to pause, smile, and stay awhile.  We are honored to host this remarkable piece on loan through the end of the 2025 season.  Visit https://www.joybrownstudio.com to see more of Joy's monumental works.

Kathleen Laucius
Senior Director of Creative and Art Curator at Omega