Joyce’s art interprets sacred scripts through abstract shapes and sculpture. In her work with Hebrew, Chinese, and most recently, Sikh scripts, Joyce explores the divine through abstract interpretations of sacred scripts. Her interest in sacred scripts has grown alongside a desire to become a sculptor.

The theme of unity is also very important in her work. She described her interest in the concept of “One” in different religious traditions. This is what inspired her to create the sculptural interpretation of the Ek Onkar because she was struck by the message of a unity within the diversity of all creation that is the message of Ek Onkar.

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Joyce describes the concept of “oneness” across different spiritual traditions in the following way: “We are all wearing different coats but we are all really the same.

Recognizing the “oneness” in different traditions is especially important for saving the environment – if we can see this, we will be able to work together for that purpose.”

Joyce’s values as an artist and human being resonate deeply with the Sikh concept of Ek Onkar and with Sikh tradition in general. The Sikh Gurus were steadfast in their respect for all humans and they celebrated the beauty and diversity of Waheguru’s creation in the poetic Gurbani they created and exalted.

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Joyce’s art is truly a homage to something larger than the individual pieces she creates, or even to her own personal experience. Her art seeks to build bridges across religious and cultural communities and in the process reflects the essence of human existence – technology, art, representation, reality, and the divine. Ultimately when we consider this we are led to ask ourselves the question: is art also another form of prayer?