Joy Unfiltered

A child throws their head back in unrestrained laughter, eyes closed, teeth gleaming — joy made visible. Pink-rimmed glasses sit askew on their nose, while vivid patterned fabric frames their shoulders against a radiant golden backdrop. Black ink lines swirl like energy around them, turning the canvas into a celebration of pure, unguarded delight. The artist doesn’t just paint a face; they capture a moment of liberation — where innocence meets exuberance, and laughter becomes a language all its own. You can almost hear the sound, feel the warmth of the sun, taste the sweetness of childhood freedom.

Art Size: 114cm x 135cm
Medium: Original Mixed Medium Painting on Artist Paper
Artist: Justice Mathonsi