Viewpoint:  Melissa Vance Goodman

Still Life is a highly symbolic form of artwork that uses objects to tell a story. I wanted to describe pure joy in a painting. Part of the way I conveyed that was with the light airy colours. I also used objects, that for me specifically, symbolize things I love. Things that bring me peace and comfort. The books together write out “love over fear” which I feel is the true path to joy. When we live our lives and relationships making choices based on love, the world becomes a better place.