Joyce Barbour (She/They) is a transfeminine multimedia artist with a focus in sound art and installation. Conceptually, Barbour’s work often explores the therapeutic possibilities of art, the idea of creativity as a communal effort, and storytelling through narrative landscapes. Viewing art as a tool to connect with others, collaboration is a strong part of her creative practice.

With her work, Barbour emphasizes the experiential, hoping to give audiences an experience that leaves them with a feeling, whether it is calm or a sense of awe. Most recently, Barbour has been interested in our place in the natural world and how the myriad of labels and categories we construct are at odds with it. While previous exhibitions/performances include gallery spaces like the Speed Art Museum and the 849 Gallery, Barbour’s installations often invite creative engagement in nontraditional spaces such as Bernheim Forest and Dreamland.

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