I WENT TO LOOK FOR JOY

In our contemporary context, Black joy, community, and dance continue to intersect as a form of resistance and revival. In “𝓘 𝔀𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓙𝓞𝓨“ Armstrong is compelled to explore the interplay between the three, creating visual representations of the boundless ecstasy that arises when bodies move and connect in harmony. Moments which are often overlooked, such as a simple hug for a photo or the overwhelming feeling to dance when you hear the first note of a song you love, are all brought to the forefront in “𝓘 𝔀𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓙𝓞𝓨” Armstrong’s work invites viewers to witness the unyielding spirit of Black joy as it finds expression through the freedom of being carefree, and the safety and familiarity of community.