Joice

Experience the beauty of Van Gogh's Understudy collection with Joice! This 20"x20" giclee print, is available as an unframed print or double matted and framed in sleek 25"x25" black wood, with a variety or glass and acrylic protection options. Brings the iconic artwork to life in your home.

Included with each print: Certificate of authenticity and The Story of Joice , a short story written by Rowena.

Prints are limited edition and are numbered, titled and signed  at the bottom of each print. 25 prints will be available for purchase.

Each print is made to order ready in 7 - 12 days. 

Available for local pick up:

Unframed Print

Tru Vue Conservation Clear® Glass

Tru Vue Museum Glass

Tru Vue Conservation Clear® Acrylic

Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic®

Available for shipping:

Unframed Print

Tru Vue Conservation Clear® Acrylic

Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic®

Printed at local Omaha printing company Photograhics Imaging. 

Framed at local Omaha woman-owned framing shop Malibu Custom Framing.

The Story of Joice

Joice, a woman of diminutive stature but immense spirit, found herself in the clutches of a slave trader, her body's uniqueness, as a dwarf, making her an object of curiosity rather than mere labor. It was this very "deformity" that stirred a rare flicker of sympathy in the heart of her owner, who purchased Joice not for the toils of the fields but for the relative sanctuary of servitude within his household. Yet, even within the confines of her constrained existence, Joice's life was to take a turn that bespoke not of the limitations imposed upon her, but of the boundless realms of the heart.

Into Joice's life came Thomas, a free man from the West Indies, whose origins traced back to the Yoruba—a people for whom stature such as Joice's held deep cultural significance and reverence. Thomas, moved by a love that saw beyond the physical and societal shackles of the time, offered himself as security for Joice's freedom, a testament to the depth of his commitment and the risks he was willing to bear for their union. This act of love, bold and defiant in the face of societal norms that frowned upon such alliances, marked the beginning of their life together, a union blessed with the joy of companionship but also shadowed by the challenges it invited.

The couple's journey into parenthood was fraught with the harsh realities of Joice's condition. Their first pregnancy brought them the gift of life, a beacon of hope in their shared existence. However, their joy was tempered by the sorrow of their second pregnancy, which ended in tragedy due to complications arising from Joice's dwarfism—a loss that nearly claimed Joice's life as well. The couple's decision to forgo further attempts at childbirth was a poignant concession to the fragility of life and the preciousness of Joice's own survival. Yet, it was in these moments of joy and profound loss that the strength of their bond was forged, a testament to the resilience of the human heart.

Joice's life, marked by the interplay of societal perceptions of her body and the extraordinary dimensions of her spirit, stands as a beacon of the complex narratives that define our shared history. Her existence, at the crossroads of pity and admiration, servitude and freedom, reflects the myriad ways in which love, resilience, and cultural heritage intersect to shape our journeys. Through her story, Joice transcends the confines of her physical stature to embody the vastness of the human experience—reminding us that within every life lies the capacity to challenge, to love, and to leave an indelible mark on the fabric of history.

Material Description

Tru Vue Conservation Clear® Glass

• Blocks up to 99% of UV rays
• No ripple or “orange peel” effect on glass surface
• Proprietary coating is engineered for permanence
• Premium 2.5mm thickness provides better strength and rigidity

Tru Vue Conservation Clear® Acrylic

• Blocks up to 99% of UV rays
• Shatter resistance safeguards against injury and damage to artwork

Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic®

• Virtually eliminates reflections
• Blocks up to 99% of UV rays
• Optimal light transmission protects and brightens colors
• Anti-static protection that immediately dissipates static
• Durable hard coat protects against scratches
• Shatter resistance safeguards against injury and damage to artwork
• Cleans like glass – easy to clean with common household glass cleaners. No special acrylic cleaners needed.
• Proprietary coating is engineered for permanence

Tru Vue Museum Glass

• Virtually eliminates reflections
• Blocks up to 99% of UV rays
• Optimal light transmission brighten colors
• Enhanced surface for better durability and easy cleaning
• No ripple or “orange peel” effect on glass surface
• Proprietary coatings are engineered for permanence
• Premium 2.5mm thickness provides better strength and rigidity